The Wichita security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Wichita landlord must act within 14 days of determining the charges, and in no event more than 30 days after termination and demand under Kan. Stat. § 58-2550. If they missed it, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Wichita are governed by Kansas state law: Kan. Stat. § 58-2550. Wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for one-and-a-half times the amount wrongfully withheld. Full Kansas deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Wichita are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Sedgwick County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Wichita at a glance
Population ~396,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 30-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Kansas attorney.