Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-506
Forcible entry and detention.
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No action shall be maintained for forcible entry and detention, or for forcible detention only, of real property, after two (2) years from the time the cause of action accrued.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-506 establishes a two-year statute of limitations on legal actions involving forcible entry and detention, or forcible detention alone, of real property. Once the cause of action arises—meaning the moment the unlawful entry or detention begins—the clock starts running, and any claim not brought within that two-year window is time-barred. This rule applies to both parties in a real property dispute and sets a firm deadline for initiating such proceedings in Kansas courts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-506, property owners and managers who believe someone has unlawfully entered or is unlawfully detaining their real property generally need to initiate a forcible entry and detention action within two years of when that situation first arose. Operators who track the dates of any unauthorized occupancy or holdover situations are better positioned to act within the statutory period. Maintaining clear records of lease expirations, notices, and any incidents of unauthorized possession helps ensure that legal remedies remain available.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-506 sets a two-year limit on how long a landlord or other claimant has to bring a forcible entry and detention action against an occupant of real property. Tenants who are facing such a claim—or who believe a claim against them is untimely—may be able to raise the expiration of this limitations period as a defense in court. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Kansas landlord-tenant law can help occupants understand whether this provision is relevant to their circumstances.
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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