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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1102

Same; use of guide dog by legally blind person.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
effective 10/18/2026KansasAssistance Animals (FHA)

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1102
Every legally blind person shall have the right to be accompanied by a guide dog, specially selected, trained and tested for the purpose, in or upon any of the places listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, and amendments thereto, in the acquisition and use of rental, residential housing and in the purchase and use of residential housing without being required to pay an extra charge for the guide dog, except that such person shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such dog.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1102, a legally blind person has the right to be accompanied by a qualified guide dog in rental and residential housing settings without being charged any additional fee for the animal's presence. The provision covers both the acquisition and ongoing use of rental or purchased residential housing. However, the blind individual remains financially responsible for any physical damage the guide dog causes to the property or its facilities.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1102, compliant housing providers generally refrain from imposing pet fees, pet deposits, or surcharges specifically tied to a legally blind resident's or applicant's guide dog. Operators typically document any pre-existing property conditions at move-in so that any damage attributable to the guide dog can be distinguished from normal wear and tear. Because the resident retains liability for actual damage caused by the dog, landlords may address documented damage through standard security-deposit or damage-claim processes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 and 39-1102 protect the right of legally blind individuals to keep a qualified guide dog in their rental or purchased home without paying an extra charge for the animal. If a housing provider attempts to impose a guide-dog fee or deny housing on that basis, tenants may consider filing a complaint with a relevant state civil rights or fair housing agency, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about available remedies. Keep in mind that while no extra charge may be imposed for the dog itself, you remain responsible under this provision for any actual damage the dog causes to the premises.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 18, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

Effective Timeline

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

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Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 10:5-29.9
Possessors of working dog, certain, entitlement to housing, business accommodations

Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch39/039_011_0002.html
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