Tenant and Landlord

The tenant and landlord program provides quality education regarding the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords in Kansas.  In addition, it provides information and referral to housing and housing-related services.  Direct counseling is provided for both tenants and landlords in HCCI's 22 county service area in NE Kansas.

Education is also available for groups upon request.  These classes cover the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords in Kansas.  They provide information about leases, rental applications, mediation skills notification procedures and much more.  Classes can be designed to fit the specific needs.

Commonly Asked Questions by Tenants and Landlords

Commonly asked questions (English) (Español) are answered with general information based on the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 through 58-2573), a Kansas law regulating landlord and tenant relations and referred to as the KRLTA.  This information is not intended to answer specific questions you may have about your situation. If you need additional assistance, check direct counseling service areas and contact us at 785-234-0217. If you need legal advice, contact an attorney who has experience in this area of the law.

Publication Resources

The program publishes a variety of resource materials including plain language summaries of the tenant and landlord laws in Kansas, fair housing information and posters, relevant court decisions and model leases.  Publications can be purchased in person (Topeka, Lawrence and Manhattan) on-line or ordered through the mail.  The publication purchase form is available in both Microsoft Office format and Adobe Reader format for those electing to purchase by mail.

One-on-One Counseling

Direct counseling is  by telephone, or .  Please Note:  Due to limited staff, we are no longer able to accept walk-in clients.

Counseling services are provided free of charge (check direct counseling service areas). Issues include evictions, maintenance, security deposit returns, lease issues and discrimination. Information about the situation is gathered, education on legal and practical applications of rights and responsibilities of both parties is provided in plain language, problem-solving techniques are explored, alternative actions are reviewed, and the client selects the action to pursue.  To find out more about our counseling staff, follow this link - Counselor qualifications.

Topeka Area Affordable Housing Directory

Our Affordable Housing Directory lists subsidized rental units and other resources available to tenants and homeowners in the city of Topeka.  Sections include:

- Transitional and Emergency Housing
- Low and Moderate Income Apartments and Town homes, Unrestricted
- Moderate Income Cooperatives, Unrestricted
- Tax Credit Apartments and Duplexes, Unrestricted
- Elderly and Disabled Housing, Publicly Owned
- Elderly and Disabled Housing, Privately Owned
- Homeownership Programs for Tenants
- Services to Tenants and Homeowners

Rental Listings

Finding housing in Kansas has never been easier!  Search thousands of affordable units.  See unit features, pictures, and maps.  Special by special features for people with disabilities.  Learn about housing programs and services.  It's free and anonymous!  Vacancy information is updated bi-weekly!  Use any computer!

HUD also has a website to help you locate affordable rental apartments in your area.  Click here to access.

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