Kansas law now requires sellers’ disclosure of estimated specials, and if property is located in an improvement district.

Two new laws, K.S.A. 12-6,123 and 12-6a20, became effective July 1, 2003. The laws require sellers to disclose to buyers if a property is subject to a special assessment or fee or is located in an improvement district. The disclosure must be made as part of the contract or prior to its execution. If the amount of special assessments is unknown, the seller must make a good faith estimate. Sellers must also obtain written acknowledgement from buyers that they are aware of the special assessment or fee, or that the property is located in an improvement district.