Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1753
Same; findings; resolution; contents; notice.
Operative Text
On the date fixed for hearing or any adjournment thereof, the governing body shall hear all evidence submitted by the owner, the owner's agent, lienholders of record and occupants having an interest in such structure as well as evidence submitted by the enforcing officer filing the statement and shall make findings by resolution. If the governing body of the city finds that such structure is unsafe or dangerous, such resolution shall direct the structure to be repaired or removed and the premises made safe and secure. If the governing body of the city finds that such structure is abandoned property, the governing body may authorize the rehabilitation of such property as provided by K.S.A. 12-1756a. Such resolution shall be published once in the official city paper and a copy mailed to the owners, agents, lienholders of record and occupants in the same manner provided for the notice of hearing. The resolution shall fix a reasonable time within which the repair or removal of such structure shall be commenced and a statement that if the owner of such structure fails to commence the repair or removal of such structure within the time stated or fails to diligently prosecute the same until the work is completed, the governing body will cause the structure to be repaired or razed and removed in the case of unsafe or dangerous structures or rehabilitated in the case of abandoned property.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1753, a city's governing body holds a hearing where owners, lienholders, occupants, and the enforcing officer may all present evidence about a structure's condition. If the body finds the structure unsafe, dangerous, or abandoned, it issues a formal resolution directing repair, removal, or rehabilitation within a set deadline. Should the owner fail to act within that timeframe, the city itself may step in to carry out the required work.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a hearing under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750–12-1753 generally present evidence at the scheduled proceeding and respond promptly to any resolution the governing body issues. A compliant operator tracks the deadline fixed in the resolution and begins repair or removal work within that window, maintaining steady progress until completion. Failing to start or diligently continue the work can result in the city performing the work directly, often at the owner's expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750–12-1753 gives occupants with an interest in a structure the right to submit evidence at the governing body's hearing. Tenants can review the published resolution in the official city paper or request a mailed copy to understand what repairs or actions have been ordered and by when. Those with concerns about compliance or their housing conditions may contact the city's enforcing officer or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 18, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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