Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1755

Same; salvage, sale; assessment and collection of costs; procedure.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
effective 10/18/2026KansasHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 12-1755
(a) If the owner of any structure has failed to commence the repair or removal of such structure within the time stated in the resolution or has failed to diligently prosecute the same thereafter, the city may proceed to raze and remove such structure, make the premises safe and secure, or let the same to contract. The city shall keep an account of the cost of such work and may sell the salvage from such structure and apply the proceeds or any necessary portion thereof to pay the cost of removing such structure and making the premises safe and secure. All moneys in excess of that necessary to pay such costs and the cost of publications of notice and any postage for mailing of notice, after the payment of all costs, shall be paid to the owner of the premises upon which the structure was located.

(b) The city shall give notice to the owner of such structure by restricted mail of the total cost incurred by the city in removing such structure and making the premises safe and secure and the cost of providing notice. Such notice also shall state that payment of such cost is due and payable within 30 days following receipt of such notice. If the cost is not paid within the thirty-day period and if there is no salvageable material or if moneys received from the sale of salvage or from the proceeds of any insurance policy in which the city has created a lien pursuant to K.S.A. 40-3901 et seq., and amendments thereto, are insufficient to pay the cost of such work, the balance shall be collected in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115, and amendments thereto, or shall be assessed as a special assessment against the lot or parcel of land on which the structure was located and the city clerk at the time of certifying other city taxes, shall certify the unpaid portion of the costs and the county clerk shall extend the same on the tax rolls of the county against such lot or parcel of land. The city may pursue collection both by levying a special assessment and in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115, and amendments thereto, but only until the full cost and any applicable interest has been paid in full.

Whenever any structure is removed from any premises under the provisions of this act, the city clerk shall certify to the county appraiser that such structure, describing the same, has been removed.

(c) If there is no salvageable material, or if the moneys received from the sale of salvage or from the proceeds of any insurance policy in which the city has created a lien pursuant to K.S.A. 40-3901 et seq., and amendments thereto, are insufficient to pay the costs of the work and the cost of providing notice, such costs or any portion thereof in excess of that received from the sale of salvage or any insurance proceeds may be financed, until the costs are paid, out of the general fund or by the issuance of no-fund warrants. Whenever no-fund warrants are issued under the authority of this act the governing body of such city shall make a tax levy at the first tax levying period for the purpose of paying such warrants and the interest thereon. All such tax levies shall be in addition to all other levies authorized or limited by law and shall not be subject to the aggregate tax levy prescribed in article 19 of chapter 79 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto. Such warrants shall be issued, registered, redeemed and bear interest in the manner and in the form prescribed by K.S.A. 79-2940, and amendments thereto, except they shall not bear the notation required by that section and may be issued without the approval of the state board of tax appeals. All moneys received from special assessments levied under the provisions of this section or from an action under K.S.A. 12-1,115, and amendments thereto, when and if paid, shall be placed in the general fund of the city.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1755, when a property owner fails to repair or remove a structure as directed by a city resolution, the city is authorized to step in and do the work itself—either directly or through a contractor. The city tracks all costs incurred, may sell salvageable materials from the structure, and applies those proceeds toward expenses; any surplus after costs are covered must be returned to the property owner. If costs remain unpaid after a 30-day notice period, the city can recover them through a special assessment on the property's tax rolls, through a separate legal collection action, or both, until the full balance is satisfied.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 18, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners subject to a city resolution under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1755 should be aware that failing to begin or diligently continue repair or removal work within the stated timeframe gives the city authority to perform that work and bill the owner for all associated costs. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to city notices, begin work within the required window, and maintain documented progress to avoid triggering the city's right to intervene. If the city does proceed and sends a cost-recovery notice by restricted mail, the balance is due within 30 days; unpaid amounts can become a special assessment attached to the property's tax record or be pursued through additional collection mechanisms.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1750 to 12-1755 establishes a process by which a city can act to make unsafe or deteriorated structures safe and secure when an owner has not done so, which can be relevant to tenants living near or in structures subject to city action. Tenants who believe a structure poses safety concerns may find it useful to contact their local city or municipal office to understand whether a resolution or enforcement action is already underway under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Kansas can help individuals understand how city enforcement actions under this statute may intersect with their housing situation and what general options may be available to them.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

K.S.A. § 40-3901
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K.S.A. § 12-1,115
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K.S.A. § 79-2940
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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

K.S.A. § 12-1755

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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