I pay for renter’s insurance, however, if water came into the basement of the place I’m renting and ruined my valuables, would I be able to go after my landlord or would I just have to rely on my renter’s insurance? The answers to your questions depend on a number of variables. With respect to the liability of the landlord for water damage, the first place to look would be the lease agreement. Depending on the terms of the lease agreement, a landlord may be […]
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Leasing land comes with a liability
I have some land that I am leasing out for hunting purposes. The land is mainly used for agricultural purposes. I certainly like and respect the individuals leasing the land. However, you never know what could happen. Could I be sued for an injury that occurred on my land? If an injury were to occur on the land, would I have coverage under my umbrella insurance policy? This is a very broad question and is likewise very difficult to answer conclusively. However, this response will […]
How Do I End This Lease?
I own approximately 160 acres of agricultural land. Recently, I have become unhappy with my tenant. We didn’t really have a lease agreement and I suppose some of our disagreements could have been solved perhaps by having a written lease. However, in the past we were always able to just talk and work things out. At any rate, is there any special way to go about terminating the lease? A: The Kansas statute dealing with farm lease termination is K.S.A. section 58-2506. This statute actually […]
I’m not sure if an oil and gas lease is a good thing for me
I have some farm ground in McPherson County. I was recently contacted by a gentleman from I think Oklahoma that wanted to visit with me about leasing my ground to an oil and gas company. I was not clear if he actually worked for the oil company or not. I visited with him briefly over the phone and I agreed to let him send me a lease agreement to review. I have now received the lease and am not sure what everything means. The idea […]
Choose your roommates wisely
I moved into a house with several roommates. We signed a year lease for $800 per month. Over time, I became particularly unhappy with my roommates and just recently moved out. However, I have only lived there for five months. I am worried about the remaining seven months of rent, which I can’t afford to pay. Could I be sued? This is an interesting question, and it likely happens relatively frequently, especially among college students. It is easy to become frustrated with the roommate who […]