Evicting Squatters In Kansas

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In kansas, squatters can be considered trespassers and eviction may require filing a lawsuit. Contact kansas legal services for assistance.

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We have squatters in our rental. We have given them a * notice to vacate, but they won't even come to the door to discuss anything. They haven't paid one cent and have been there for a month. We don't have a written lease.
What state is your rental property located in? Laws regarding squatters vary by state.
Kansas
What steps have you taken so far, apart from giving them a notice to vacate?

In Kansas, you may need to file an eviction lawsuit if the squatters refuse to leave.
We weren't sure what to do. We are both on a fixed income and can't afford a lawyer.
Have you contacted the local law enforcement or any legal aid society in Kansas?

- In Kansas, squatters can be considered as trespassers.
- Local law enforcement can help in some cases.
- Kansas Legal Services offers free/low-cost assistance.
They said they couldn't help. The AC wasn't working and he said he would pay to get it fixed in lieu of a months rent. The sheriff said that was an agreement and they couldn't help.
Did the squatter fix the AC as promised? In Kansas, verbal agreements can be legally binding. However, non-payment of rent is grounds for eviction.
We had it fixed and the bill isn't paid yet.
Did you have any written agreement with the squatter about the AC repair payment? In Kansas, written agreements are stronger evidence in court.
I have it recorded on my phone.
Did you inform the squatter that you were recording the conversation? In Kansas, it's a one-party consent state for recording conversations.
They were both standing there and saw my phone. I told the woman I was recording our conversation.
Did the squatters verbally agree to the recording or show any form of consent? In Kansas, consent can be explicit or implied from the circumstances.
No.
In Kansas, for a recording to be admissible, at least one party must consent. Did the squatters object to the recording at any point?
No, they never objected to it. The man there has been taking stuff of ours from another property without asking.
What kind of items has the man been taking from your other property?
He took a wheelbarrow, another cart, some fencing, and some weed eaters.
Did you report the theft of your items to the local law enforcement?
No. It seems our law enforcement doesn't want to be bothered with our little town.
Have you considered contacting Kansas Legal Services for assistance with your eviction process? They offer free/low-cost legal help. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
I will now that I have a number. Thank you for your help.
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help. Remember, documentation is key in legal matters.