Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Kansas

I moved in with a friend who ownes the house last June. I have lived there for about 1 year and 2 or 3 months. I have never been late on rent the whole time I have lived there. now he left a typed letter to vacate was left in my room giving me about 2 weeks to vacate. Again this was completely out of the blue. Since we were friends and he owned the house no lease papers or lease agreement papers were signed what so ever. I was wondering if there is a Certain amount of time that should be given to me vacate without a lease agreement? He is also with holding my mail from me because he believes I still owe him money. Is that legal to withhold my person mail? Thank you for your help!


Asked on 9/16/15, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

If your rent was payable once a month, you're due one month's notice. Since there is no written lease, either side Mar terminate the leasehold with a cycle's notice. If rent was due each week, then one weeks notice is all that is required.

Based upon the few facts you provided, there is no grounds for anyone to intercept your mail. If you are behind on rent, the Court may grant the landlord double the amount fit any period you stay beyond the proper notice to vacate. If you're behind on rent, get your mail and move out if your friend's house.

Good luck

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Answered on 9/16/15, 6:48 pm


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