Evernest Kansas City Caught Renting Illegal, Unsafe Properties – The Evidence
If you’re currently renting from Evernest Kansas City or considering signing a lease with them, you need to see this. The documents on this page provide irrefutable proof that Evernest has rented out illegal, unlicensed properties, ignored tenant safety concerns, and violated zoning laws in Kansas City, KS.
These violations include:
✔️ Rental license denials – Evernest leased properties that were never legally approved as rentals.
✔️ Zoning violations – The property at 520 Sandusky Ave was never legally zoned for rental use.
✔️ Code enforcement actions – Official reports show serious health and safety hazards ignored by Evernest.
✔️ Habitability violations – Dangerous conditions such as mold, electrical hazards, structural damage, and pest infestations.
📂 Scroll down to view official documents proving Evernest’s negligence and illegal operations.
❌ Evernest Kansas City’s Illegal Rental Practices – What the Evidence Shows
🚨 1. No Valid Rental License
Kansas law requires every rental unit to have an active rental license. If a landlord does not have a valid rental license, they cannot legally collect rent from tenants under K.S.A. 58-2559.
📌 Evidence:
- Rental License Denial Notice (09/24/24) – This notice confirms that 520 Sandusky Ave failed to meet rental licensing requirements because Evernest did not pay the required licensing fee.
- Final Rental License Denial (01/27/25) – The Unified Government of Wyandotte County issued a final ruling confirming that the property cannot be occupied because the rental license was officially denied.
- Court Summons (12/27/24) – Despite the rental denial, Evernest still attempted to evict a tenant from an illegal unit, a direct violation of local housing laws.
💡 What this means for tenants:
If your Evernest rental does not have a valid license, they are illegally charging you rent. You may be entitled to recover past rent payments.
🚨 2. Unsafe & Uninhabitable Living Conditions
Kansas landlords are required by law to provide safe and habitable housing that meets minimum housing standards. The October 2024 inspection report for 520 Sandusky Ave revealed:
⚠️ Mold & Water Damage – Significant mold growth and water damage from two active leaks that were never properly investigated because the owner would not approve it. Improper “repair” approvals caused a 6×6 hole in the ceiling that was never repaired.
⚠️ Electrical Hazards – Missing smoke detectors, improperly labeled electrical panels, and non-functioning outlets.
⚠️ Structural Safety Issues – Unstable basement stairs, loose flooring, and a non-latching back door.
⚠️ Plumbing Violations – Improperly installed sump pumps and unsecured toilets.
📌 Evidence:
- Official Inspection Report (10/15/24) – This report documents multiple health and safety violations at 520 Sandusky Ave.
- Zoning Denial Document (06/25/20) – This report confirms that the property was illegally converted into a rental and never had the correct zoning approvals.
💡 What this means for tenants:
If your Evernest rental has serious maintenance issues, they are legally required to fix them. If they refuse, you may have grounds to withhold rent, break your lease without penalty, or sue for damages.
🚨 3. Zoning Law Violations – Illegal Rental Conversion
Evernest Kansas City attempted to rent out 520 Sandusky Ave, despite the fact that it was never legally approved as a rental unit.
📌 Evidence:
- Wyandotte County Zoning Decision (06/25/20) – The Planning Commission denied Evernest’s request to rezone the property for rental use, calling it an illegal conversion.
- Final Zoning & Rental Denial (01/27/25) – The Unified Government officially ruled that the property cannot be rented or occupied.
💡 What this means for tenants:
If your rental unit was never legally approved as a rental, your lease may be invalid, and your landlord cannot legally evict you.
📢 What You Can Do If You Are Affected by Evernest Kansas City
If you have rented from Evernest Kansas City and experienced habitability issues, unlicensed rentals, or illegal evictions, here’s what you should do:
1. Check If Your Rental Has a Valid License
✅ Contact Kansas City Rental Licensing at (913) 573-8649 to verify if your unit is legally licensed.
✅ If Evernest does not have a valid license, they cannot legally charge you rent under K.S.A. 58-2559.
2. Report Evernest for Housing Violations
If Evernest has ignored your repair requests, failed to maintain your unit, or illegally charged rent for an unlicensed property, file a complaint with local authorities:
📌 Kansas Attorney General’s Office – Report fraudulent rental practices and illegal eviction attempts.
📌 Kansas City Housing Authority – Report health and safety violations in Evernest-managed properties.
📌 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – File a fair housing complaint if you suspect discrimination or retaliation.
3. Join Other Tenants in Holding Evernest Accountable
If you are facing issues with Evernest Kansas City, you are not alone. Many tenants have experienced the same violations.
🔹 Have you lived in an unsafe Evernest rental? Share your story [here].
🔹 Need help fighting back? Contact tenant rights organizations [here].
📂 Scroll down to view official rental license denials, inspection reports, and zoning violations.
Oct 15, 2024 Inspection report reveals serious violations
Page 2 of the Violations
Zoning Denial in 2020
Proving the owners knew they were operating an unlicensed and illegal rental when signing my lease and other tenants. Knowingly committing fraud and using the internet and USPS demand payments for an illegal rental.