Johnson, Kansas: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is Johnson County District Court in Olathe. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: set by the court; see its fee table. Claims up to $10,000. Kansas return time: 14 calendar days or another period by condition. ACS two-bedroom rent: $1,432. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	Johnson County District Court
City	Olathe
Statewide filing fee	Current court fee schedule
E-filing	Yes, see filing page
Small claims limit	$10,000
State deposit return deadline	14 calendar days after the determination of the amount of expenses, damages, or other charges (other than rent). Applies when: landlord proposes to retain any portion for expenses/damages/other allowable charges other than rent; hard cap remains 30 days after termination, delivery of possession, and demand. 30 calendar days after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant. Applies when: outer maximum for return of any balance when landlord is retaining for non-rent charges; also the window for tenant to make demand. 30 calendar days after termination of the tenancy (no tenant demand). Applies when: if the tenant does not demand within 30 days after termination, landlord must mail the portion due to the tenant at the last known address.
Time limit to sue	5 years
Deposit statute	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2550

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

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Limits: $10,000 (District Court small claims procedure (K.S.A. 61-2703) only).

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Details of the return rules

Kansas statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
landlord proposes to retain any portion for expenses/damages/other allowable charges other than rent; hard cap remains 30 days after termination, delivery of possession, and demand	14 days	after the determination of the amount of expenses, damages, or other charges (other than rent)
I asked for my deposit within 30 days after my tenancy ended, and I handed the keys back	30 days	after termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant
I did not ask for my deposit within 30 days after my tenancy ended	30 days	after termination of the tenancy (no tenant demand)

Kansas return rule: 14 calendar days (landlord proposes to retain any portion for expenses/damages/other allowable charges other than rent; hard cap remains 30 days after termination, delivery of possession, and demand). Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: Johnson County District Court. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of Johnson.
The Kansas business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Kansas Secretary of State

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Is it worth filing here?

Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in Johnson. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms	Deposit owed	Statutory amount	Total illustration	Limit check
1	$1,187	$593.50	$1,780.50	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
2	$1,432	$716	$2,148	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
3	$1,728	$864	$2,592	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim
4	$2,106	$1,053	$3,159	Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.

How does Johnson compare with other Kansas counties?

The two-bedroom median gross rent is $1,432: rank 1 of 5 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 31.4% of households rent in Johnson.

Johnson two-bedroom rent $1,432, rank 1 of 5 counties

Nearby counties in the two-bedroom rent ranking
County	Median gross rent
Johnson	$1,432
Wyandotte	$1,078
Douglas	$1,048
Sedgwick	$982
Shawnee	$980

Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 5 of 5 listed counties. Census source.

Places in Johnson

Bonner Springs
De Soto
Edgerton
Fairway
Gardner
Lake Quivira
Leawood
Lenexa
Merriam
Mission
Mission Hills
Mission Woods
Olathe
Overland Park
Prairie Village
Roeland Park
Shawnee
Spring Hill
Westwood
Westwood Hills

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

Free legal help

Kansas Legal Services, Inc.: free or low-cost civil legal help for eligible Kansans, including landlord/tenant disputes and housing cases such as eviction and foreclosure
Community Housing of Wyandotte County, Inc.: HUD-approved rental housing counseling
Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas: HUD-approved rental housing counseling
Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation - Wichita Branch: HUD-approved rental housing counseling

FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Johnson?

The court sets the fee. Check the current schedule. Court page

Where do I file a deposit claim in Johnson?

Johnson County District Court is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.