Lawrence, KS local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Kansas landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | In Lawrence, a landlord needs a license from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 6-1303). |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | In Lawrence, a short-term rental needs a license from the city before it can operate (§ 6-1354). |
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Rental licensing / registration
In Lawrence, a landlord needs a license from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 6-1303). Code text: "(a) No owner or person shall rent or let to a tenant, on a long-term basis, whether or not for consideration, a dwelling unit located on residential rental property within the city, unless otherwise exempted by this article, without: (1) First, obtaining from the department of planning and development services a rental license for that dwelling unit."
Verified Source: Lawrence, KS Code of Ordinances § 6-1303 · last checked 2026-10-16
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In Lawrence, a short-term rental needs a license from the city before it can operate (§ 6-1354). Code text: "(a) No owner or person shall rent to a transient guest, on a short-term basis, a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, located on short-term residential rental property within the city, unless otherwise exempt under this article: (1) Without first obtaining from the department of planning and development services a short-term rental license for that short-term residential rental property."
Verified Source: Lawrence, KS Code of Ordinances § 6-1354 · last checked 2026-10-16
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