Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1752
Same; notice and hearing.
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Whenever the enforcing officer files with the governing body of the city a statement in writing that any structure, describing the same and where located, is unsafe or dangerous or is abandoned property, the governing body, by resolution, shall fix a time and place at which the owner, the owner's agent, any lienholders of record and any occupant of such structure may appear and show cause why such structure should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished in the case of unsafe or dangerous structures or rehabilitated in the case of abandoned property. Such resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks on the same day of each week. At least 30 days shall elapse between the last publication and the date set for the hearing. A copy of the resolution shall be mailed by certified mail within three days after its first publication to each such owner, agent, lienholder and occupant, at the last known address and shall be marked "deliver to addressee only."
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1752, when a city's enforcing officer formally identifies a structure as unsafe, dangerous, or abandoned, the city's governing body must pass a resolution scheduling a public hearing on whether the structure should be condemned, repaired, demolished, or rehabilitated. That resolution must be published in a newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks, and at least 30 days must pass between the final publication and the hearing date. Owners, lienholders, agents, and occupants are all entitled to receive a certified-mail copy of the resolution within three days of its first publication, addressed directly to them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and lienholders subject to proceedings under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1752 are entitled to formal notice before any condemnation, repair, demolition, or rehabilitation order takes effect. Compliant cities send certified mail marked 'deliver to addressee only' to each owner, agent, lienholder, and occupant at their last known address within three days of the resolution's first publication. Property owners and managers generally keep their contact information current with local authorities so that notice reaches them in time to prepare a response before the scheduled hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Occupants of a structure flagged as unsafe, dangerous, or abandoned have the right under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1752 to receive certified-mail notice of any scheduled condemnation hearing and to appear at that hearing to present their perspective. The hearing must be held no sooner than 30 days after the resolution's last publication, providing a window to gather information and consider options. Tenants who believe they did not receive proper notice, or who want to understand their rights at the hearing, may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with Kansas municipal law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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