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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2515

Remedies of sublessees.

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effective 10/18/2026KansasSubletting, Assignment & Occupancy

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2515
Sublessees shall have the same remedy upon the original covenant against the principal landlord as they might have had against their immediate lessor.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2515, a sublessee—someone who rents from a tenant rather than directly from the property owner—holds the same legal remedies against the original (principal) landlord as they would have against the person who directly sublet to them. In other words, the sublessee is not left without recourse simply because they are one step removed from the primary lease. This provision ensures that the chain of tenancy does not strip sublessees of rights that flow from the original lease covenant.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2515, principal landlords should be aware that their obligations under the original lease covenant extend beyond their direct tenant to any sublessee occupying the property. Compliant operators typically ensure that any subleasing arrangements are consistent with the original lease terms, since a sublessee may bring claims directly against the principal landlord based on those covenants. Keeping clear records of all lease agreements and any authorized subleases helps property owners understand the full scope of their potential exposure under this provision.

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

For Tenants

If you are a sublessee in Kansas, Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2515 provides that you hold the same remedies against the principal landlord as you would have against the person who directly sublet the unit to you. This means that being a sublessee rather than a direct tenant does not necessarily limit your ability to pursue claims rooted in the original lease covenant. Sublessees who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the enforcement paths available to them.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

K.S.A. § 58-2501
K.S.A. § 58-2506
K.S.A. § 58-2551
K.S.A. § 58-2556
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2552
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2558
K.S.A. § 58-2565
K.S.A. § 58-2545
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2563
K.S.A. § 58-2559
K.S.A. § 58-25,100
K.S.A. § 58-25,126
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-25,109
K.S.A. § 58-25,114
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,123
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,110
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,119
K.S.A. § 58-25,117
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,103
K.S.A. § 58-25,121
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540

Related Rules

§ 534.347
Unauthorized sublessor or assignor of leased premises, double damages, when
§ 14.577
ILLEGAL RENTALS, OCCUPANCY LIMITS AND NO SUBLETTING
§ 283
Occupancy permitted

Source Information

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