Kansas Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement

Overview

This Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement is designed for landlords leasing a house or apartment in Kansas to a tenant. It ensures that both parties have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities throughout the lease period.

Importance of a Written Lease

Landlords are strongly encouraged to provide tenants with a written lease. Having a signed lease document helps clarify the rights and duties of both the landlord and tenant, reducing the possibility of misunderstandings.

Lease Term and Renewal

The lease agreement is set for a fixed term, typically one year. At the end of this term, if the tenant remains in the property, the tenancy automatically converts to a month-to-month arrangement, unless a new lease is signed.

Standard Conditions Included

• Rent Payments: Specifies when and how rent should be paid.
• Security Deposit and Late Charges: Outlines the required security deposit and any applicable late fees.
• Maintenance and Repairs: Details the maintenance and repair responsibilities of both landlord and tenant.
• Abandonment: Covers procedures if the tenant abandons the property.
• Assignment and Subletting: States the rules regarding tenant assignment or subletting of the property.
• Pets: Specifies pet policies for the rental premises.
• Disturbances and Illegal Activities: Clarifies rules regarding tenant conduct and prohibition of illegal activities.
• Renter’s Insurance: Requires tenants to maintain renter’s insurance coverage.
• Early Termination: Provides guidelines for ending the lease before the term expires.

Also Included in the File:

• Lead Paint Disclosure: Includes the federally mandated disclosure regarding lead-based paint hazards.
• Radon Gas Disclosure: Provides information about radon gas as required by state regulations.
• Premises Inspection Checklist and Inventory Report: To be completed by both landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy to document the condition of the property.
• Security Deposit Deduction Calculation Worksheet: Used to calculate any deductions from the tenant’s security deposit at the end of the lease.

Availability and Intended Use

The lease agreement is available as a downloadable Word document. It is intended exclusively for use within the State of Kansas.