Rental licensing laws exist to protect tenants from unsafe, unregulated, and illegally rented properties. They ensure that rental homes meet basic safety and health standards before a landlord can collect rent.
The property management industry depends on laws like these to hold landlords accountable. However, Evernest Kansas City and the owner of 520 Sandusky Ave have blatantly ignored these laws—proving exactly why they were created in the first place.
📂 Below, you’ll find official documents proving that Evernest failed to obtain a rental license, ignored city code, and continued to profit from an illegal rental.
❓ What is Rental Licensing & Why Does It Matter?
In Kansas City, Kansas, all rental properties must be licensed under the Rental Licensing & Inspection Program.
The Purpose of Rental Licensing:
✔️ Protect tenants from unsafe and uninhabitable housing.
✔️ Ensure landlords meet health and safety standards before leasing a unit.
✔️ Hold property owners accountable for providing proper maintenance.
✔️ Prevent illegal and fraudulent rentals that put tenants at risk.
❌ Evernest & the Landlord of 520 Sandusky Are Exactly the People This Law Was Created to Stop
Despite these requirements, Evernest and the owner of 520 Sandusky Ave rented out a unit without ever securing a rental license.
🔴 They ignored licensing laws.
🔴 They failed inspections.
🔴 They still collected rent illegally.
📂 View the documents below to see the proof.
📌 Kansas City, KS Rental Licensing Requirements (That Evernest Violated)
✅ All rental properties must have a license.
✅ Rental licenses are required before collecting rent.
✅ Landlords must pass health and safety inspections.
✅ If a property fails inspections, it cannot be rented.
📌 Contact Rental Licensing to verify a rental license:
📞 Phone: (913) 573-8649
📧 Email: rentallicensing@wycokck.org
💡 Want to know if your Evernest rental is licensed? Check city records!
🚨 How Evernest Kansas City Violated Rental Licensing Laws
📂 Here’s what the evidence shows:
✅ The owner and management company never filed for a rental license before my tenancy.
✅ I was forced to request an inspection due to their inaction, which led to the landlord finally applying for a rental license.
✅ The landlord applied but failed to meet the requirements and never completed any repairs to bring the property into compliance.
✅ On October 15, 2024, Evernest received a 2-page violation report detailing serious habitability issues.
✅ As of February 17, 2025, Evernest has not repaired or resolved any of these violations.
✅ Due to the violations, the city denied the rental license, meaning the unit was never legally rentable.
✅ Despite this, Evernest still rented out the property and collected rent, violating Kansas rental laws.
Key Violations Committed by Evernest Kansas City
❌ 1. Renting Out an Unlicensed Property
Evernest rented out 520 Sandusky Ave without obtaining a valid rental license—a direct violation of K.S.A. 58-2559, which states that a landlord cannot legally collect rent for an unlicensed unit.
📌 Evidence:
- Rental License Denial (09/24/24) – Confirms Evernest did not complete the licensing process.
- Final Rental License Denial (01/27/25) – Unified Government officially rules that this property cannot be rented or occupied.
💡 This means tenants who paid Evernest may be entitled to a refund of rent payments.
❌ 2. Renting an Unsafe, Uninspected Unit
Before receiving a rental license, a unit must pass an inspection. Evernest failed to meet basic safety standards but still leased the unit anyway.
📌 Inspection Violations Found at 520 Sandusky:
⚠️ Active water leaks and mold
⚠️ Electrical hazards & missing smoke detectors
⚠️ Unstable floors and structural damage
⚠️ Broken plumbing fixtures
📌 Evidence:
- Inspection Report (10/15/24) – Lists all safety violations ignored by Evernest.
💡 Evernest was fully aware of these issues and still rented out the property.
❌ 3. Retaliating Against Tenants for Reporting Unsafe Conditions
Kansas law protects tenants from retaliation if they report a property for violations. Instead of fixing the problems, Evernest tried to evict tenants who spoke out.
📌 Evidence:
- Court Summons (12/27/24) – Evernest attempted to evict a tenant from a rental that was already denied a license.
- Tenant Reports – Previous tenants also reported similar treatment.
💡 If you experienced this, you have legal grounds to fight back.
📢 Take Action – Hold Evernest Accountable
Evernest Kansas City is exactly the kind of property manager rental licensing laws were created to prevent.
📌 If you are renting from Evernest or believe they are operating illegally:
✔️ Check if your rental has a license – Call (913) 573-8649 or email rentallicensing@wycokck.org.
✔️ Report Evernest for illegal rentals – File a complaint with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County.
✔️ Warn others – Share this page with fellow tenants to prevent more people from being exploited.
🔗 Need help? Contact KS Legal Services [here].
Evidence of Evernest Kansas City’s Rental Violations & Legal Issues📂 View official documents below proving Evernest’s violations.