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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2526

Recovery of rent from purchaser of crop.

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Verified 10/27/2026 · Next check 11/3/2026
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Operative Text

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2526
The person entitled to the rent may recover from the purchaser of the crop, or any part thereof, with notice of the lien the value of the crop purchased, to the extent of the rent due and damages.
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Plain English

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2526, Kansas law establishes that a landlord's lien on a tenant's crop extends to third-party purchasers who buy that crop with prior knowledge of the lien. If a buyer acquires the crop—or any portion of it—while aware that a rent lien exists, the person owed rent can pursue that buyer directly for the crop's value, up to the amount of rent owed plus any associated damages. This provision effectively prevents a knowing purchaser from taking clear title to a liened crop at the expense of the landlord's rent claim.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2526, landlords who hold a lien on a tenant's crop have a meaningful remedy beyond pursuing the tenant alone. A compliant and proactive landlord generally ensures that notice of the rent lien is properly established and documented, so that any third party who purchases the crop cannot later claim ignorance of the lien. When a knowing buyer acquires the crop, the landlord may seek recovery of the crop's value from that purchaser up to the full amount of rent due and any damages.

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. §§ 58-2501 through 58-2526 governs how a landlord's crop lien can be enforced against buyers, which is relevant context for agricultural tenants who sell or transfer crops while rent remains unpaid. Tenants should be aware that a buyer who purchases a crop with knowledge of an existing rent lien may be held liable to the landlord, which could complicate or unwind the sale. Tenants with questions about how a crop lien may affect their farming operations or sales arrangements may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or an attorney familiar with Kansas agricultural tenancy 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

§ 229
Liability of tenant holding over after giving notice of intention to quit
§ 220
Action for use and occupation
§ 221
Rent due on life leases recoverable

Source Information

Source:https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch58/058_025_0026.html
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