Kansas 3 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent

In cases of non-payment of rent in Kansas for a period less than 3 months, a 3-day notice is issued by the landlord to a tenant and others possessing the leased premises. It is the first step towards initiating legal proceedings, allowing a tenant to pay arrears or vacate the premises.

In the State of Kansas, tenants and landlords follow rules stipulated under the Kansas eviction process. Due vigilance must be exercised by a landlord to follow the process in its entirety without indulging in self-eviction or cutting off basic supplies.

The following points must be included in the notice.

• Advisory note highlighting the exact amount owed and date on which the amount is due.
• Payment is due within 3 days, or the tenant vacates and surrenders possession, failing which legal action will be taken.

How The Notice Is Served

• The notice is personally handed over to a tenant or others over 12 years of age within the leased property.
• If a tenant or other responsible person is not found within the premises, the notice can be slipped under the door in a way outsiders cannot access it. Certified or registered mail can also be used.
• Whenever possible, photographs of how the notice was served must be presented in court.

Other Conditions To Note

• In the case of a month-to-month lease, a landlord can issue the tenant a 30-day notice to vacate the leased property without justifying the reason.
• A grace period is normally offered to a tenant beyond the notice period to pay rent arrears.
• In case rent is increased, proper notice must be given to the tenant.
• If the landlord accepts partial payment of rent arrears, the process leading to eviction of a tenant for non-payment of rent is delayed.

Precautions For Landlords

• If a tenant gives a written notice to improve sanitary or unsafe conditions, the landlord must oblige before proceeding with legal action.
• Retaliatory or forced eviction can seriously affect the landlord’s right to proceed with legal action leading to eviction or payment of rent arrears.
• Kansas Landlord Tenant Law and Regulation is a good source for laws and regulations concerning both landlords and tenants in the State of Kansas.

Rent payment arrears exceeding three months lead to a 10-day notice. Details can be found at Kansas 10-Day Notice For Non-Payment.

Kansas Rental Forms and Templates

The Lease Agreement is only one of the many forms that Landlords need. That’s why we have over 400 Landlord forms available!

• Rental Application: Our Free Rental Application is the EZ way to screen Tenants. All you need is an Applicant’s name and email address to send them a Rental Application and/or a Screening Request for a complete Tenant Screening.
• Welcome Letter: There’s lots of information to share with renters at move-in. Our Welcome Letter can be customized to include all important information about your rental unit.
• Rent Ledger: Use this document to keep track of rent payments.

Pro Tip: If a Tenant falls behind on rent, it’s helpful for the Landlord to have clear documentation of all paid or unpaid charges.



• Kansas 3-Day Notice for Nonpayment of Rent: Use this form when a Tenant has unpaid rent. It’s a necessary first step in the eviction process.
• Kansas 10-Day Notice to Vacate for Nonpayment of Rent: Use this form if a Tenant has not paid rent for three months. It gives the Tenant 10 days to either get current on rent or vacate the property.
• Kansas 14-Day Notice to Perform or Vacate: Use this notice for a Lease violation other than nonpayment of rent. It gives Tenants 14 days to cure the Lease violation and, if it’s not cured, the Tenant must be out within 30 days from the date when the notice was issued.

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