Kan. Admin. Regs. 21-60 § K.A.R. 21-60-6
Discriminatory advertisements, statements and notices.
Operative Text
(a) Unlawful practices under K.S.A. 44-1016(c) include, but are not limited to, all written or oral notices or statements by a person engaged in the sale or rental of real property. Written notices and statements include any applications, flyers, brochures, deeds, signs, banners, posters, billboards or any document used with respect to the sale or rental of real property. (b) Discriminatory notices, statements and advertisements include, but are not limited to: (1) using words, phrases, photographs, illustrations, symbols or forms which convey that dwellings are available or not available to a particular group of persons because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry; (2) expressing to agents, brokers, employees, prospective sellers or renters or any other persons a preference for or limitation on any purchaser or renter because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry; (3) selecting media or locations for advertising the sale or rental of real property in order to deny particular segments of the housing market information about housing opportunities because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry; and (4) refusing to publish advertising for the sale or rental of real property or requiring different charges or terms for such advertising because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry.
K.A.R. 21-60-6 defines and expands on the discriminatory advertising practices that are unlawful under Kansas fair housing law (K.S.A. 44-1016(c)). The rule covers a broad range of communications—written or oral, from flyers and billboards to casual remarks—that signal housing availability or preference based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or ancestry. It also reaches behind-the-scenes conduct, such as deliberately choosing advertising outlets to exclude certain groups or refusing to publish housing ads on discriminatory grounds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under K.A.R. 21-60-6, compliant property owners and managers ensure that all marketing materials—including signs, online listings, brochures, and application forms—use neutral language and imagery that does not suggest a preference for or exclusion of any protected class. Operators generally review not just the content of their ads but also where and how those ads are placed, since deliberately targeting or avoiding certain media to exclude protected groups is itself a violation. Staff and agents who communicate with prospective tenants or buyers on the owner's behalf are also covered, so training on non-discriminatory language is a common compliance practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
K.A.R. 21-60-6 gives tenants and prospective renters protection against discriminatory signals at every stage of the advertising and inquiry process, including coded language, selective media placement, and oral statements made by landlords or their agents. If a rental ad, sign, or verbal communication appears to discourage applicants based on a protected characteristic, that conduct may constitute a violation of Kansas fair housing law. Individuals who believe they have encountered such discrimination can file a complaint with the Kansas Human Rights Commission, raise the issue with a local tenant-rights organization, or consult an attorney familiar with fair housing matters.
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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