Kansas HB2378 establishes a procedure for removing squatters from dwelling units, including criminal penalties for false affidavits and civil.

Kansas HB2378, known as the removal of squatters act, outlines a process for removing individuals who occupy a dwelling without legal entitlement. The act defines a "squatter" as someone who is not a tenant or authorized by a tenant. Owners or agents must submit an affidavit to the county sheriff, who will then serve a notice to vacate. The act excludes squatter removal from the residential landlord-tenant act and prohibits eviction actions.

Kansas HB2378 establishes a procedure for removing squatters from dwelling units, including criminal penalties for false affidavits and civil.

Kansas HB2378, known as the removal of squatters act, outlines a process for removing individuals who occupy a dwelling without legal entitlement. The act defines a "squatter" as someone who is not a tenant or authorized by a tenant. Owners or agents must submit an affidavit to the county sheriff, who will then serve a notice to vacate. The act excludes squatter removal from the residential landlord-tenant act and prohibits eviction actions.