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Landlords are limited on deposit amount
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013
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From the Kansas Tenants Handbook:
The Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act lists rights and responsibilities for Kansas landlords and tenants. It has 33 sections and covers landlords and tenants that don't have written agreements as well as those that do.
Just like the Landlord/Tenant Act, any city or county codes or laws in your area that have to do with housing will affect both you and your landlord. You should find out what they are and know what they say.
Before you are able to move into a rental property, your landlord may ask for a security deposit. The money is placed with your landlord as insurance against the risk that you will damage the apartment, leave owing rent, or cause the landlord expenses because you have not followed the law or your rental agreement.
You should try to get your landlord to put your security deposit in an interest-bearing savings account, paying you the interest when you get the deposit back. This is not required by law at this time, but since it is your money being held in trust, it is only fair.
If you agree to clean the premises or perform maintenance and repair in lieu of a security deposit, be sure to get it in writing or included in the lease. This must be carefully agreed to:
How many hours at what rate? Who pays for supplies and materials? When must the work be done? Will you receive a cash return of the security deposit when you move out and leave the place in good condition?
There are several laws that say how security deposits can be used, and how to get them back. You can protect your security deposit by remembering a few important things:
Landlords do not have to collect security deposits. They may, but they don't have to. There are limits on how much a landlord can charge for a deposit:
Unfurnished apartment — 1 month's rent
Furnished apartment — 1 1/2 month's rent
Pets — extra 1/2 month's rent
So, if the rent on your apartment is $400 per month and the apartment is unfurnished, your deposit can be no more than $400. If it is furnished, the deposit can be no more than $600. You could be charged an extra $200 if you have a pet. With pets and furniture, then, it could go as high as $800. These rules are especially important to watch if you are renting with roommates and the landlord is collecting a deposit from each of you. The total cannot legally go over the limits.
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RIGHT: Cooper Nickel, a senior from Lindsboro, receives the Chancellor's Award during a class on Monday. March 25. To be included in the pool of applicants for the prestigious Chancellor's Awards, a student must either have been nominated by a faculty/staff member or have submitted a Chancellors Student Award application.
receiving the Agnes Wright Strickland Award on Wednesday afternoon.
EMILY WITTLER/KANSAN
Hannah Bolton and Samuel Schroeder both received the Agnes Wright Strickland Award, which consists of a lifetime membership in the University of Kansas Alumni Association.
and hopes to get a Master's degree in higher education after she graduates.
Commis-
Kimberlee Hinkle, Matthew Moore,
Bernadette Myers, Sida Niu, Bryan
Trong Do, Cooper Nickel, Carol
Kruse and Megan Watson are the
2013 University Awards recipients.
Bolton studies business management and leadership with an interest in university administration,
The Caryl K. Smith Student Leader Award was awarded to Matthew Moore. Moore studies human biology and plans on attending the KU School of Medicine after graduation.
Bernadette Myers and Sida Niu both received the Class of 1913 Award. Myers studies English, Italian and European studies and plans on pursuing a Ph.D in early modern literature. Niu stud-
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Kruse studies communications with a minor in leadership studies and plans on seeking a career with which to use and develop her communication and leadership skills. Watson studies chemistry and English, with an emphasis on creative writing. She will pursue a dual MD and Master's in public health at the KU School of Medicine next year.
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Edited by Paige Lytle
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