Kan. Admin. Regs. 21-60 § K.A.R. 21-60-16
Reasonable modifications of existing premises.
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to permit, at the expense of a disabled person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by a disabled person, if the proposed modifications may be necessary to afford the disabled person full enjoyment of the premises of a dwelling. (b) In the case of a rental, the landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted. (c) The landlord may not increase for disabled persons any customarily required security deposit. However, where it is necessary in order to ensure with reasonable certainty that funds will be available to pay for the restorations at the end of the tenancy, the landlord may negotiate as part of such a restoration agreement a provision requiring that the tenant pay into an interest bearing escrow account, over a reasonable period, a reasonable amount of money not to exceed the cost of the restorations. The interest in any such account shall accrue to the benefit of the tenant. (d) A landlord may condition permission for a modification on the renter providing a reasonable description of the proposed modifications as well as reasonable assurances that the work will be done in a workmanlike manner and that any required building permits will be obtained.
Under K.A.R. 21-60-16, it is unlawful to refuse a disabled person's request to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling at their own expense when those changes may be necessary for full enjoyment of the premises. In rental situations, a landlord may require the tenant to restore the interior to its original condition at the end of the tenancy, excluding normal wear and tear. The landlord cannot raise the standard security deposit for disabled tenants, but may negotiate a separate interest-bearing escrow arrangement to fund future restorations, with any accrued interest belonging to the tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under K.A.R. 21-60-16 generally permit reasonable modification requests from disabled residents rather than refusing them outright, since denial is unlawful. Compliant operators who condition approval on restoration typically document that agreement in writing, may request a workmanlike description of the planned work and proof that required permits will be obtained, and do not increase the standard security deposit for disabled applicants or tenants. Where restoration costs are a genuine concern, operators may negotiate a separate escrow arrangement funded over a reasonable period, ensuring the interest earned stays with the tenant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
K.A.R. 21-60-16 gives disabled tenants the right to make reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense when those changes are necessary for full enjoyment of the dwelling, and a landlord's refusal is unlawful. A landlord may ask for a written description of the work, confirmation that permits will be obtained, and an agreement to restore the interior at move-out, but cannot demand a higher security deposit than is customarily required of other tenants. Tenants who believe their modification request has been improperly denied or that unlawful deposit conditions have been imposed may consider contacting a local fair housing organization, the Kansas Human Rights Commission, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to explore available complaint processes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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