Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1754
Same; duties of owner after removal of structure.
Operative Text
The owner of any structure, upon removing the same, shall fill any basement or other excavation located upon the premises and take any other action necessary to leave such premises in a safe condition.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 through 12-1754, when a structure is removed from a property, the owner of that property is required to fill in any basement or other excavation that remains on the site and to take whatever additional steps are needed to leave the premises in a safe condition. The rule addresses the hazards that open excavations can pose after demolition or removal work is complete. It applies regardless of why or how the structure was removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750–12-1754 are generally expected to arrange for basement and excavation fill-in work as part of any structure-removal project, treating site safety as an integral step rather than an afterthought. Compliant operators typically document the fill work and any other site-remediation measures taken to demonstrate that the premises were left in a safe condition. Coordinating with contractors before removal begins can help ensure that post-removal obligations are built into the project scope and timeline.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750–12-1754 establishes that property owners bear responsibility for filling excavations and securing a safe site after a structure is removed, which may be relevant to neighboring residents or tenants affected by nearby demolition or removal activity. If an open excavation or unsafe condition remains after a structure has been removed, individuals may be able to report the condition to the local municipal authority or code-enforcement office that administers these provisions. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help people understand what options may be available when a property owner appears to have left a site in an unsafe state.
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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