Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.
In Kansas, there are currently no rent control laws that limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Kansas is among the states that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. This means that cities and municipalities within Kansas do not have the authority to implement their own rent control ordinances. Landlords in Kansas are generally free to set and increase rent prices as they see fit, subject to the terms of the lease agreement and provided they give proper notice to tenants as required by state law. It's important for tenants to review their lease agreements to understand any provisions related to rent increases. Unlike Oregon, which has a statewide rent control law, Kansas does not have such regulations, and rent increases are not capped at a specific percentage.