Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2565
Extended absence of tenant; damages; entry by landlord; abandonment by tenant, when; reasonable effort to rent required; termination of rental agreement, when; personal property of tenant; disposition, procedure; proceeds; rights of person receiving property.
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(a) If the rental agreement requires the tenant to give notice to the landlord of an anticipated extended absence in excess of seven days required in K.S.A. 58-2558, and amendments thereto, and the tenant willfully fails to do so, the landlord may recover actual damages from the tenant. (b) During any absence of the tenant in excess of 30 days, the landlord may enter the dwelling unit at times reasonably necessary. If, after the tenant is 10 days in default for nonpayment of rent and has removed a substantial portion of such tenant's belongings from the dwelling unit, the landlord may assume that the tenant has abandoned the dwelling unit, unless the tenant has notified the landlord to the contrary. (c) If the tenant abandons the dwelling unit, the landlord shall make reasonable efforts to rent it at a fair rental. If the landlord rents the dwelling unit for a term beginning prior to the expiration of the rental agreement, it is deemed to be terminated as of the date the new tenancy begins. The rental agreement is deemed to be terminated by the landlord as of the date the landlord has notice of the abandonment, if the landlord fails to use reasonable efforts to rent the dwelling unit at a fair rental or if the landlord accepts the abandonment as a surrender. If the tenancy is from month-to-month, or week-to-week, the term of the rental agreement for this purpose shall be deemed to be a month or a week, as the case may be. (d) If the tenant abandons or surrenders possession of the dwelling unit and leaves household goods, furnishings, fixtures or any other personal property in or at the dwelling unit or if the tenant is removed from the dwelling unit as a result of a forcible detainer action, pursuant to K.S.A. 61-3801 through 61-3808, and amendments thereto, and fails to remove any household goods, furnishings, fixtures or any other personal property in or at the dwelling unit after possession of the dwelling unit is returned to the landlord, the landlord may take possession of the property, store it at tenant's expense and sell or otherwise dispose of the same upon the expiration of 30 days after the landlord takes possession of the property, if at least 15 days prior to the sale or other disposition of such property the landlord shall publish once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which such dwelling unit is located a notice of the landlord's intention to sell or dispose of such property. Within seven days after publication, a copy of the published notice shall be mailed by the landlord to the tenant at the tenant's last known address. Such notice shall state the name of the tenant, a brief description of the property and the approximate date on which the landlord intends to sell or otherwise dispose of such property. If the foregoing requirements are met, the landlord may sell or otherwise dispose of the property without liability to the tenant or to any other person who has or claims to have an interest in such property, except as to any secured creditor who gives notice of creditor's interest in such property to the landlord prior to the sale or disposition thereof, if the landlord has no knowledge or notice that any person, other than the tenant, has or claims to have an interest in such property. During such 30 period* after the landlord takes possession of the property, and at any time prior to sale or other disposition thereof, the tenant may redeem the property upon payment to the landlord of the reasonable expenses incurred by the landlord of taking, holding and preparing the property for sale and of any amount due from the tenant to the landlord for rent or otherwise. (e) Any proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the property as provided in subsection (d) shall be applied by the landlord in the following order: (1) To the reasonable expenses of taking, holding, preparing for sale or disposition, giving notice and selling or disposing thereof; (2) to the satisfaction of any amount due from the tenant to the landlord for rent or otherwise; and, (3) the balance, if any, may be retained by the landlord, without liability to the tenant or to any other person, other than a secured creditor who gave notice of creditors interest as provided in subsection (d), for any profit made as a result of a sale or other disposition of such property. (f) Any person who purchases or otherwise receives the property pursuant to a sale or other disposition of the property as provided under subsection (d) of this section, without knowledge that such sale or disposition is in violation of the ownership rights or security interest of a third party in the property, takes title to the property free and clear of any right, title, claim or interest of the tenant or such third party in the property.
Kansas law under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2565 addresses what happens when a tenant is absent from a rental unit for an extended period or abandons it entirely. If a tenant leaves without proper notice and owes rent, the landlord may assume abandonment under certain conditions and must still make reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit at a fair price. Any personal property left behind is subject to a specific process—including storage, published notice, and a 30-day redemption window—before the landlord may sell or dispose of it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2565, compliant property operators document tenant absences, track rent payment status, and observe the 30-day threshold before assuming abandonment when a tenant has removed substantial belongings and is 10 or more days in default. When abandonment is assumed, operators make reasonable, documented efforts to re-rent the unit at a fair market rate to limit ongoing losses. For any personal property left behind, compliant operators store it at the tenant's expense, publish the required notice in a county newspaper, mail a copy to the tenant's last known address at least 15 days before any sale or disposal, and allow the tenant the full 30-day redemption period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2565 gives tenants important protections even after leaving a unit—a landlord cannot simply discard belongings left behind but must follow a specific notice and waiting-period process before selling or disposing of them. Tenants retain the right to reclaim their property within 30 days of the landlord taking possession by paying reasonable storage and handling costs along with any amounts owed. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to make reasonable efforts to re-rent after abandonment, or who dispute how their property was handled, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Kansas landlord-tenant law for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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