Full question:
My dad rented out his property in Kansas to an old couple. His lease agreement does not have a clause that speaks on the term of the tenancy. In this case, how is the term of tenancy fixed?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Kansas
Answer:
If a lease agreement does not specify a term and the tenant pays rent weekly, the tenancy is week-to-week. In all other cases, it defaults to month-to-month tenancy.
According to K.S.A. § 58-2545, if there’s no fixed term in the rental agreement, the tenant must pay the fair rental value for using the property. Rent is due at the agreed time and place, typically at the beginning of each month unless otherwise arranged.
Thus, unless the rental agreement specifies a definite term, the tenancy will be week-to-week for weekly rent payments and month-to-month for all other cases.
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