Kansas Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules

In Kansas, tenants give at least 30 days written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and landlords give at least 30 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 days (72 hours). The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.

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Kansas notice periods at a glance

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy	30 days Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2570(b)
Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy	30 days Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2570(b)
Notice for unpaid rent	3 days (72 hours) Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2564(b)
End of a fixed-term lease	A fixed-term lease ends on its date with no statutory notice requirement; a tenant who stays on without consent can be sued for possession and, if the holdover is willful, owe up to 1.5 months' rent (K.S.A. 58-2570(c)).
How notice can be delivered	For the 3-day nonpayment notice: delivery to the tenant or to a person over 12 residing on the premises, or posting in a conspicuous place, with the period starting at delivery or posting. If mailed, add 2 days (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)).

The 3-day nonpayment period is counted as three consecutive 24-hour periods (72 hours). The month-to-month notice must name a termination date that falls on a rent-paying date at least 30 days after the notice is received. Tenants under military orders need give only 15 days. A landlord-supplied "notice to vacate" form that adds new terms must carry a bold-type warning (K.S.A. 58-2570(e)).

What a Kansas notice to vacate should include

The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
Your name, signature and contact details
A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)

Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.

Kansas notice to vacate FAQ

How much notice does a tenant have to give in Kansas?

For a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days in writing (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2570(b)). If you have a fixed-term lease, check the lease: it may require notice before the end date or renew automatically.

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Kansas?

To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 30 days (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2570(b)).

What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Kansas?

The tenant gets 3 days (72 hours) to pay or move out (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2564(b)). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.

How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Kansas?

For the 3-day nonpayment notice: delivery to the tenant or to a person over 12 residing on the premises, or posting in a conspicuous place, with the period starting at delivery or posting. If mailed, add 2 days (K.S.A. 58-2564(b)).

Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Kansas?

A fixed-term lease ends on its date with no statutory notice requirement; a tenant who stays on without consent can be sued for possession and, if the holdover is willful, owe up to 1.5 months' rent (K.S.A. 58-2570(c)).

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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.