This bill amends the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, specifically K.S.A. 58-2562, to address the rights of tenants in the event that their dwelling units are condemned. The new provisions require landlords to return the security deposit and a specified amount of rent payments to tenants if the dwelling unit is condemned due to the landlord's actions or inactions. Specifically, landlords must return the recoverable portion of the security deposit and the total amount of rent that would be due through the end of the rental agreement or for a maximum of two years, whichever is less.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding tenants' rights when a dwelling unit is damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty. It clarifies that if a tenant vacates the premises due to substantial impairment of habitability, they must notify the landlord in writing within five days of their intention to terminate the rental agreement. The bill also repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 58-2562, streamlining the legal framework governing these situations.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 58-2562, 58-2550