How long does an eviction take in Kansas?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

The Kansas eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

   3 days

   From serving the notice until you can file.

   3-day notice to pay

   From our guide: “The written notice must state the nonpayment and your intention to terminate the rental agreement if the rent is not paid within the three-day period”

2. 2Court case

   3 to 14 days

   From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

   Appearance date 3 to 14 days after summons issues

   From our guide: “the appearance date in the summons, which must be not less than three nor more than 14 days after the summons is issued”

3. 3Judgment to possession

   14 to 28 days

   Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

   Writ issues ~14 days after judgment; executed within 14 days of receipt

   From our guide: “the general limited actions rule bars execution and enforcement proceedings until 14 days after entry of judgment” and “The writ must be executed within 14 days after the person named in it receives it”

What can slow it down

• Mailing a notice adds two more days before the three-day period may be counted; the 2026 mediation law can add a continuance of up to 14 days if the parties mediate.
• A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
• A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
• Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Kansas attorney before acting.