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SB 369

Requiring certain disclosures to be made to prospective tenants and providing restrictions on fees for the late payment of rent under the residential landlord and tenant act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dinah Sykes

Kansas bill requiring landlords to disclose rental terms to prospective tenants and restricting late rent fees to improve tenant protections and rental market transparency.

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Bill Summary · SB 369

Legislative bill overview

SB 369 would require landlords in Kansas to make specific disclosures to prospective tenants and would impose restrictions on late fees that landlords can charge for overdue rent payments. The bill modifies the state's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish clearer rules around financial penalties and information disclosure in rental agreements.

Why is this important

Rental market transparency directly affects housing affordability and tenant financial stability. Late fees can compound financial hardship for struggling renters, potentially triggering evictions, while disclosure requirements help prospective tenants make informed housing decisions and understand their financial obligations upfront.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord profitability concerns: Restrictions on late fees reduce a revenue stream landlords use to incentivize timely payment and offset collection costs, potentially affecting property management viability or leading to higher base rents
  • Disclosure scope ambiguity: The bill's language regarding "certain disclosures" lacks specificity—unclear which information must be disclosed, when, and in what format, creating compliance uncertainty
  • Enforcement mechanism gaps: The bill does not clearly specify penalties for non-compliance, remedies for affected tenants, or enforcement authority, potentially limiting practical effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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