Property Management
Under Kansas RLTA, what is the tenant's right to 'repair and deduct'?
ATenants may always deduct repairs from rent
BAfter proper notice to the landlord, if the landlord fails to make essential repairs within a reasonable time, the tenant may have repairs made and deduct costs from rent, subject to statutory limits✓ Correct
CTenants may deduct up to 3 months' rent for any repairs
DThis remedy does not exist in Kansas
Explanation
Kansas RLTA allows tenants to use the repair-and-deduct remedy for essential health and safety repairs after giving the landlord proper notice and a reasonable opportunity to fix the problem, subject to statutory cost limits.
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