Kan. Stat. Ann. § 44-1022
Same; civil action by attorney general, when.
Operative Text
Whenever the attorney general or any district or county attorney, within the appropriate county, has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this act, or that any group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted by this act and such denial raises an issue of general public importance, the attorney general or district or county attorney may bring a civil action, within one year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred, in the district court where an action may be commenced pursuant to K.S.A. 44-1021 and amendments thereto, requesting such preventive relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice or denial of rights, as the attorney general or district or county attorney deems necessary to insure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this act.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001–44-1022, Kansas law authorizes the state attorney general or a local district or county attorney to file a civil lawsuit in district court when there is reasonable cause to believe that someone is engaged in a pattern or practice of discriminatory housing conduct, or that a group of people has been denied fair housing rights in a way that affects the broader public. The lawsuit must be filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. Through this action, the government can seek court orders—such as injunctions or restraining orders—designed to stop the discriminatory conduct and restore full enjoyment of the rights the act protects.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001–44-1022 makes clear that housing providers whose conduct is seen as part of a repeated or systemic pattern of discrimination may face civil action brought not just by individual complainants but by state or local government attorneys acting in the public interest. Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, documented, non-discriminatory policies across all rental and sales activities to avoid conduct that could be characterized as a pattern or practice of resistance to fair housing rights. Because government attorneys can seek injunctions and other court-ordered relief, operators typically ensure that their practices are regularly reviewed for compliance with the act.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1001–44-1022, tenants and housing applicants who believe they have experienced discriminatory housing practices are not limited to pursuing individual remedies—the attorney general or a district or county attorney can independently bring a civil action when discrimination appears widespread or raises issues of general public importance. Individuals who believe they are part of a broader pattern of discrimination may consider reporting their experiences to the Kansas attorney general's office or their local county or district attorney, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available options. The one-year filing window tied to the alleged discriminatory practice is a key feature of this provision that those familiar with a potential claim generally keep in mind.
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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