I own farm land that is currently leased by another party and being farmed. Can I sell the land, or do I have to wait until the lease is over?
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
Yes, but the grantee takes subject to the rights of possession of the lessee occupants.
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
As the landowner who leased the property to someone else, you may have limited legal exposure if someone else's cattle get hit by a car on the leased land. Typically, the liability for such incidents would fall on the person who possesses or controls the property at the time of the accident,... View More 
answered on Jun 7, 2023
IMO the first thing you need to do is to determine if your property has a utility easement (most do) and if the box installed by the internet provider is within the easement (sometimes, they do make mistakes).
If the box falls within a utility easement, you most likely can't do... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2021
Adverse possession in Kansas is a statutory created right and would be the same wherever the circumstances arise. The statue is relatively succinct and straight-forward:
"60-503. Adverse possession. No action shall be maintained against any person for the recovery of real property who... View More
They said if we do t take the offer they will condemn the property
answered on Apr 21, 2021
Rural water districts, like most utilities, have the power of eminent domain. K.S.A. 82a-619 (a). With apologies for the length of the following url, the link below is to an article about use of eminent domain by rural water districts in Kansas. It was written by Gary Hanson, of Stumbo Hanson LLP.... View More
My friend was walk through a parking lot and a cop approached her telling her to stay out of all parking lots because they are private property. We dumpster dive and want to remain in standing with the law.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Yes. However, there is a gray area because they can be available to the public for their appropriate use (ie. using Walmart's parking lot to purchase goods at Walmart). Additionally, dumpster diving is also also a gray area and can be private or public depending on the jurisdiction and... View More
I've been driving across a vacant city lot for 30 years, a business came in and built their building going 10 feet into the easement of the alley. There was no notice when they were going to build this building and block my access into my garage. I am disabled and the situation of not being... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Your statement seems to indicate the following: You have a garage that opens into an alleyway. A business built a bulding that extends into the alleyway that blocks access to your access. Your access has previously included access through a vacant city lot for 30 years. It is a little unclear as... View More
I believe it is for a new housing development they are going to put across the street from my house.
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Get an experienced real estate attorney to look into it and to represent you. If, as you say, they have trespassed on your land and placed a cable or other property across it without your consent (and without an easement), you may sue for an injunction and damages. Contact more than one attorney... View More
small town City of Hudson, Stafford County Kansas; i need help! WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP. I am freaked because i am gong to be homeless.
I have a 6 month building permit via county zoning dept. valid through 14 Nov. 2015. city council, city attorney requested a hearing held at the city... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2015
You need to go see a local real estate litigator about this problem.
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