Kan. Stat. Ann. § 44-1013
Unlawful acts; penalties.
Operative Text
Any person, as defined herein, employer, labor organization or employment agency, who or which shall willfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under this act, or shall willfully violate an order of the commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment; but procedure for the review of the order shall not be deemed to be such willful conduct.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001 to 44-1013, it is a misdemeanor offense for any person, employer, labor organization, or employment agency to willfully obstruct or interfere with the Kansas Commission or its representatives while they carry out their duties, or to willfully violate a commission order. A conviction can result in up to one year of imprisonment, a fine of up to $500, or both. Pursuing a lawful review of a commission order does not, by itself, constitute this type of willful conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001 to 44-1013 generally ensure that they cooperate fully with the Kansas Commission and its representatives during any official inquiry or proceeding. Compliant operators do not take actions that obstruct, impede, or interfere with the commission's work, and they abide by any orders the commission issues. Seeking a formal legal review of a commission order through proper channels is recognized as a legitimate process and does not trigger the misdemeanor provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001 to 44-1013 establish that the Kansas Commission has authority to act on complaints and issue orders, and that interference with that process is a criminal offense. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the commission, and the law's anti-interference provision helps protect the integrity of that process. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how the commission's enforcement process works 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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