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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2523

Action by remainderman or reversioner for waste or trespass.

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

Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2523
A person seized of an estate in remainder or reversion may maintain an action for waste or trespass for injury to the inheritance, notwithstanding an intervening estate for life or years.
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Plain English

Under Kansas law (Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2523), a person who holds a future interest in property—such as a remainder or reversion—has the legal standing to sue for waste or trespass even when someone else currently holds a life estate or a term-of-years tenancy in that same property. The rule recognizes that damage to the property can harm the future owner's interest, not just the current occupant's. This provision ensures that the holder of a future interest does not have to wait until their interest becomes possessory before seeking legal redress for harm to the property.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under a life estate or a lease arrangement should be aware that under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2523, parties holding remainder or reversionary interests in the property retain the right to bring legal action for waste or trespass. Compliant operators generally avoid actions—such as permitting significant deterioration, unauthorized alterations, or third-party encroachments—that could constitute waste or trespass against the inheritance. Maintaining the property in good condition and respecting the rights of all interest holders, including future ones, is consistent with the obligations recognized under this provision.

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

For Tenants

Tenants holding a term-of-years interest should understand that under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501–58-2523, a remainderman or reversioner—someone with a future ownership interest in the property—may have independent legal standing to bring a waste or trespass claim even while a tenancy is ongoing. This means that actions causing lasting damage to the property could expose a current occupant to legal claims from parties beyond just the immediate landlord. Tenants who have questions about their obligations regarding property condition or who believe they are being improperly accused of waste may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Kansas property 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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

K.S.A. § 58-2501
K.S.A. § 58-2506
K.S.A. § 58-2551
K.S.A. § 58-2556
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2552
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2550
K.S.A. § 58-2555
K.S.A. § 58-2570
K.S.A. § 58-2558
K.S.A. § 58-2565
K.S.A. § 58-2545
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-2563
K.S.A. § 58-2559
K.S.A. § 58-25,100
K.S.A. § 58-25,126
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-25,109
K.S.A. § 58-25,114
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,123
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,110
K.S.A. § 58-25,108
K.S.A. § 58-25,113
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,119
K.S.A. § 58-25,117
K.S.A. § 58-2553
K.S.A. § 58-25,111
K.S.A. § 58-25,103
K.S.A. § 58-25,121
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2543
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540
K.S.A. § 58-2540

Related Rules

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

Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0023.html
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