Legal and tenant help in Kansas
The short answer
Got eviction papers in Kansas? Your Summons lists a court date within 14 days. If you miss it, the landlord wins by default. Call Kansas Legal Services at 316 267 3975 or apply online.
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What Kansas Legal Services says
- For unpaid rent, a landlord can give you 3 days' notice to leave. If you don't pay or leave in 3 days, the landlord can file an eviction case.
- The Summons lists your first court date, within 14 days after you get the Petition. Trial is usually set no more than 8 days after that.
- If you miss the first court date, the landlord wins by default.
- If you disagree, you can file an Answer before trial with your facts and defenses.
Official page: kansaslegalservices.org/page/2251/what-do-about-eviction
Kansas Legal Services
Apply for no cost legal help: 316 267 3975, or apply online. Kansas Legal Services also explains tenant rights for Kansas renters.
Official page: kansaslegalservices.org/page/2251/what-do-about-eviction
Fair housing
The Kansas Human Rights Commission takes discrimination complaints. You can also file with HUD.
Official pages: kshumanrights.gov, hud.gov/fairhousing
More help in Kansas
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