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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2548

Inventory of premises by landlord and tenant, when; copies.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
effective 10/18/2026KansasSecurity Deposits

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2548
Within five (5) days of the initial date of occupancy or upon delivery of possession, the landlord, or such landlord's designated representative, and the tenant shall jointly inventory the premises. A written record detailing the condition of the premises and any furnishings or appliances provided shall be completed. Duplicate copies of the record shall be signed by the landlord and the tenant as an indication the inventory was completed. The tenant shall be given a copy of the inventory.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2548, Kansas law requires that within five days of move-in or delivery of possession, both the landlord and tenant must jointly walk through the rental unit and document its condition in writing, including any furnishings or appliances. Both parties sign duplicate copies of this written inventory to confirm it was completed, and the tenant must receive one of those signed copies. This joint record serves as a baseline reference for the condition of the premises at the start of the tenancy.

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For Property Managers

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2548, compliant landlords or their designated representatives conduct a joint walkthrough with the incoming tenant within five days of the move-in date or delivery of possession. They prepare a written inventory that describes the condition of the unit and any included furnishings or appliances, obtain signatures from both parties on duplicate copies, and ensure the tenant leaves with a signed copy. Maintaining this documentation as part of the tenancy file is a standard practice that helps establish a clear record of the unit's condition at the start of the lease.

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. §§ 58-2501–58-2548 gives tenants the right to participate in a joint inventory of the rental unit within five days of moving in, and to receive a signed written copy of that record. This document can be an important reference if disputes arise later about the condition of the unit or the return of a security deposit. Tenants who did not receive a copy of the inventory, or who were not given the opportunity to participate, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options may be 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

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Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0048.html
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