SB371: Requiring landlords to offer to sell certain rental properties to the tenants of such properties before offering such properties for sale to the public.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires landlords to offer rental properties for sale to tenants before selling them to the public. This means that if a landlord wants to sell a property they currently rent out, they must give the tenant the first chance to buy it.

Who This Affects

This affects renters in Kansas who may have the opportunity to become homeowners and potentially stabilize their living situation.

Key Provisions

• The bill applies to certain rental properties • Landlords must offer these properties for sale to tenants before selling them publicly • Tenants would have a first-right-of-refusal to purchase the property • This provision only applies if the landlord decides to sell the property

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Jan 22, 2026

SB371: Requiring landlords to offer to sell certain rental properties to the tenants of such properties before offering such properties for sale to the public.

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