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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2542

Jurisdiction of courts; procedure.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
effective 10/18/2026KansasEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2542
The district court shall have jurisdiction over any landlord or tenant with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this act or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this act, and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 61-2802, and amendments thereto, such actions may be commenced pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this act, the code of civil procedure for limited actions shall govern any action commenced pursuant to this act.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2542, Kansas district courts hold authority over both landlords and tenants for any conduct or claim that falls under the state's residential landlord-tenant act. Notably, the provision allows these cases to be filed and handled under the streamlined code of civil procedure for limited actions, even where that code's usual jurisdictional limits might otherwise apply. Unless the act specifies a different procedure elsewhere, the limited-actions rules govern how these cases move through the courts.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2542, property owners and managers operating in Kansas are subject to the jurisdiction of the district court for any landlord-tenant matter covered by the act, regardless of where they are personally located. Compliant operators generally keep thorough records of lease terms, payments, and communications so that if a dispute is filed in the limited-actions court, documentation is readily available. Familiarity with the code of civil procedure for limited actions—including its filing requirements and timelines—is a practical part of managing rental properties in Kansas.

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. §§ 58-2501–58-2542 establish that Kansas district courts have jurisdiction over landlord-tenant disputes arising under the act, and that tenants may bring or respond to claims through the relatively accessible limited-actions court process. This procedural pathway is generally designed to be more straightforward and less costly than full civil litigation, which can make it easier for tenants to assert rights without extensive legal resources. Tenants who believe their rights under the act have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how the limited-actions process works in their county.

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 cited by this regulation

K.S.A. § 61-2802
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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

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Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0042.html
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