Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Comply with all building and housing codes
  • Supply services/facilities for heat, electric, ventilation, plumbing, and sanitation systems in good working order
  • Maintain and keep common areas free of trash and other hazards
  • Provide means of trash removal/trash dumpsters in multi-family units

TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Comply with housing codes pertaining to health and safety
  • Keep premises clean and free of trash and waste
  • Use appliances as intended
  • Obey the law
  • Use premises as intended
  • Do not disturb the quiet enjoyment of other tenants and neighbors

For a complete list of Landlord/Tenant rights and responsibilities please refer to the Kansas Residential Landloard & Tenant Act

(provided by Housing and Credit Counseling)
http://hcci-ks.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/LLTENAct2005.pdf

If you are experiencing problems with your landlord and cannot resolve the issues, please contact one of the following agencies for assistance:

Reno County Health Department (620) 694-2900
Cowley County Housing Authority (620) 663-8415
Housing and Credit Counseling (785) 234-0217