Does Kansas cap how much deposit a contractor can ask for?

Kansas does not set a single percentage deposit cap in these provisions. Its protections are the specific statutory rules on this page, each tied to its primary source.

What protects my deposit in Kansas?

The rules cited on this page, drawn from Kansas law, are what stand behind a deposit; confirm the contractor is properly licensed or registered before you pay.

How Much Deposit Can a Contractor Ask For in Kansas?

Kansas does not set a single percentage cap on a contractor deposit; its protections are specific statutory rules on licensing, registration, written contracts, cancellation, or a recovery fund, each verified against its primary source.

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Kansas regulates home improvement and contractors through its statutes rather than a single deposit percentage. The rules below each bear on a homeowner's deposit, and every one is tied to its primary source and verified against it.

Rules that bear on your deposit

When a Kansas consumer cancels a door-to-door sale, the supplier must refund all payments made under the contract within 10 business days of receiving the cancellation notice. ¹

Kansas prohibits anyone from acting as a roofing contractor in the state without a valid registration certificate under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act. ²

Any violation of the Kansas Roofing Registration Act is deemed a deceptive or unconscionable act under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. ³

Sources

When a Kansas consumer cancels a door-to-door sale, the supplier must refund all payments made under the contract within 10 business days of receiving the cancellation notice.
K.S.A. 50-640(c)(1) (door-to-door sales, refund on cancellation)K.S.A. 50-640(c)(1) (door-to-door sales, refund on cancellation)Verified August 3, 2026↑
Kansas prohibits anyone from acting as a roofing contractor in the state without a valid registration certificate under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act.
K.S.A. 50-6,123(a)(1) (Kansas Roofing Registration Act)K.S.A. 50-6,123(a)(1) (Kansas Roofing Registration Act)Verified August 3, 2026↑
Any violation of the Kansas Roofing Registration Act is deemed a deceptive or unconscionable act under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
K.S.A. 50-6,138(a) (Kansas Roofing Registration Act)K.S.A. 50-6,138(a) (Kansas Roofing Registration Act)Verified August 3, 2026↑

Frequently asked questions

Does Kansas cap how much deposit a contractor can ask for?: Kansas does not set a single percentage deposit cap in these provisions. Its protections are the specific statutory rules on this page, each tied to its primary source.
What protects my deposit in Kansas?: The rules cited on this page, drawn from Kansas law, are what stand behind a deposit; confirm the contractor is properly licensed or registered before you pay.

Last reviewed August 3, 2026

This page is general information about state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and how they apply depends on the facts of your situation.