Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-1403
Application to new dwellings.
Operative Text
Except as provided by this act, the design and construction of all new dwellings shall conform to the accessibility standards specified in K.S.A. 58-1402, and amendments thereto.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1403, all newly constructed dwellings in Kansas are generally required to be designed and built in accordance with the accessibility standards set out in K.S.A. 58-1402, unless a specific exception within the act applies. The rule establishes a baseline expectation that new residential construction will meet defined accessibility criteria from the outset. Exceptions to this requirement exist but are limited to those expressly recognized within the act itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers undertaking new residential construction in Kansas should be aware that Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1403 generally require that design and construction plans conform to the accessibility standards detailed in K.S.A. 58-1402. Compliant operators typically engage architects and contractors familiar with these standards early in the planning process to ensure the finished dwelling meets statutory requirements. Reviewing whether any act-specific exceptions apply to a given project is also a common part of due diligence for new construction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-1401 and 58-1403 establish that newly built dwellings are generally expected to meet the accessibility standards found in K.S.A. 58-1402, which may be relevant to tenants with disabilities or mobility needs seeking housing in newly constructed units. Tenants who believe a new dwelling does not conform to these standards may consider documenting the specific accessibility concerns and reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or a fair housing agency for general information. Filing a complaint with a relevant state or local housing authority is one avenue that individuals have used to raise concerns about accessibility compliance in new construction.
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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