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K.S.A. § 58-2567 (2026)

Lien or security interest in tenant's personal property unenforceable; distraint abolished, exception

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58-2567. Lien or security interest in tenant's personal property unenforceable; distraint abolished, exception. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a lien or security interest on behalf of the landlord in the tenant's household goods, furnishings, fixtures or other personal property is not enforceable unless perfected prior to the effective date of this act.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 58-2565, distraint for rent is abolished.

History: L. 1975, ch. 290, § 28; July 1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1978–2003 · leading case: Davis v. Odell, 729 P.2d 1117 (Kan. 1986).
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Davis v. Odell, 729 P.2d 1117 (Kan. 1986). · cites it 5× “Stated simply, it was the position of the plaintiffs that the defendants, their landlords, unlawfully took possession of and confiscated their personal property without legal justification or excuse in violation of K.S.A. 58-2567. In their answer, the defendants took the…”
Mary McDermott v. Midland Mgmt., Inc., 997 F.2d 768 (10th Cir. 1993). “K.S.A. 58-2567 establishes that: (a) The landlord shall have the right to enter the dwelling unit at reasonable hours, after reasonable notice to the tenant, in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply…”
Reimer v. Davis, 580 P.2d 81 (Kan. 1978). “” The appellant in her brief argues this case falls under K.S.A. 58-2567(a) which reads: “(d) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a lien or security interest on behalf of the landlord in the tenant’s household goods, furnishings, fixtures and other personal property is not…”
Statewide Agencies, Inc. v. Diggs, 62 P.3d 1105 (Kan. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 58-2567. See generally Brand, The New Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, 44 J.”
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Reimer v. Davis, 580 P.2d 81 (Kan. 1978). “” The appellant in her brief argues this case falls under K.S.A. 58-2567(a) which reads: “(d) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a lien or security interest on behalf of the landlord in the tenant’s household goods, furnishings, fixtures and other personal property is not…”
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