Kansas Rent Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• My Rent Was Late So My Landlord Is Charging Me A Late Fee. Is That Allowed?
  Generally, a landlord may not charge a late fee unless it is specified in the lease.  If the lease does allow a landlord to charge a late fee, most states do not require a grace period before … more
• I Did Not Pay Rent So My Landlord Changed The Locks – Can My Landlord Do That?
  In most states, a landlord may not use force to evict a tenant without a court order. This prohibits the landlord from changing the locks or retaining the tenant’s property. 
• How Do I Evict My Tenant Who Has Failed To Pay Rent?
  The legal action that is commonly used to evict a tenant is called an “unlawful detainer” action.  Every state has an unlawful detainer procedure whereby a landlord gets … more
• Can My Landlord Raise The Rent Whenever He/She Wants To?
  Generally no.  In fact, one of the benefits of most leases is that the rent is fixed for the duration of the agreement.  In those cases, rent may only be increased when the lease term … more