Kansas Residential Rental 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.

Do you lease rental units to tenants who are underage (such as students)? Have the tenant's parent or guardian sign this Kansas Lease Cosigner Agreement.

• The cosigner agrees to:
  • have the landlord check their credit,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended for use only in the State of Kansas.

KS tenants, sublet the house or apartment you are renting with this Kansas Residential Sublease Agreement.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report form for the walkthrough inspection at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used if the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.