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Kansas Criminal & credit history rules

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Kansas?

Kansas's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573, read in full on 2026-10-16) sets no rules on screening applicants' criminal or credit history; federal fair-housing and FCRA rules still apply.

Verified Source: K.S.A. 58-2540 to 58-2573 · last checked 2026-10-16

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