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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2533

Such lease contracts against public policy and unenforceable; tenants to pay fair and reasonable sums.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
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Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2533
Lease agreements containing all of the burdensome requirements heretofore recited are hereby declared to be against the public policy of the state, illegal and unenforceable, and the tenants subscribing to the same obligated to pay under said leases as rents for the lands only fair and reasonable sums with an accord of lien only on the total crops grown on the leased land and on the total of the livestock raised on share or lease, and on the total receipts or returns from pasture received by the tenants including an accord of lien on the tenants' livestock sufficient to pay pasturage on the tenants' livestock on the landlords' land.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2533, lease agreements for agricultural land that impose an excessive combination of burdensome requirements are declared contrary to Kansas public policy, illegal, and unenforceable. When such a lease is found invalid, tenants are still obligated to pay only a fair and reasonable amount as rent for the land itself. Any lien the landlord may hold is limited to the total crops grown, livestock raised on share or lease, and receipts from pasture use—including a lien on the tenant's livestock sufficient to cover pasturage charges on the landlord's land.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Landlords operating under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2533 should be aware that agricultural lease agreements stacking multiple onerous obligations risk being declared unenforceable under Kansas law. Compliant operators generally structure their lease terms so that rent obligations reflect fair and reasonable compensation for the land, avoiding provisions that courts or parties might characterize as collectively burdensome. Lien rights in a compliant lease are typically confined to crops grown, livestock raised under the lease arrangement, and pasture-related receipts and livestock, rather than extending beyond those categories.

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

For Tenants

Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2533 provides agricultural tenants a basis to challenge lease agreements that contain an accumulation of burdensome requirements, as such leases may be declared illegal and unenforceable under Kansas public policy. If a lease is found unenforceable under this provision, a tenant's obligation is generally reduced to paying only a fair and reasonable sum for use of the land, rather than the full terms of the voided agreement. Tenants who believe their lease may fall under this provision can consult a tenant-rights organization or a licensed Kansas attorney to understand the general enforcement paths available, including raising the provision as a defense in any dispute over lease obligations.

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

§ 28
Waivers of Secs. 23 to 27 void and unenforceable
§ 966.6
§ 966.6 Prohibited lease provisions.
§ 12
Stay of proceedings; validity of waiver in lease

Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0033.html
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