Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1103
Same; unlawful to interfere with rights.
Operative Text
Any person, firm, corporation, or the agent of any person, firm or corporation, who denies or interferes with the exercise of the rights recognized in K.S.A. 39-1101, 39-1102, 39-1107, 39-1108 or 39-1109, and amendments thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 39-1101 through 39-1103, Kansas law makes it a misdemeanor for any individual, business, or their agent to deny or interfere with the housing and related rights recognized in the referenced statutes. The provision applies broadly, covering persons, firms, corporations, and their representatives. A violation of this rule carries criminal—not merely civil—consequences under Kansas law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1103 places property owners, management companies, and their agents under a legal obligation to refrain from denying or obstructing the rights enumerated in the companion statutes (§§ 39-1101, 39-1102, 39-1107, 39-1108, and 39-1109). Compliant operators generally review their policies and agent conduct to ensure that no action—whether a lease term, a practice, or a directive to staff—interferes with those protected rights. Because a violation constitutes a misdemeanor, the consequences extend beyond civil liability to potential criminal exposure for the operator and any acting agent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1103 recognizes that tenants and others whose rights under the companion statutes are denied or interfered with may have recourse under Kansas criminal law, since such interference is classified as a misdemeanor. Individuals who believe their rights have been obstructed may report the conduct to local law enforcement or the county or district attorney's office, which has authority to pursue misdemeanor charges. Tenant-rights organizations in Kansas can also help explain what the protected rights under §§ 39-1101 through 39-1109 cover and what options may be available.
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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