Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Kansas

we sold a vehicle last sept to and individual from out of town. I received a call from a man claiming to be employeed by the landlord of the buyer of the vehicle. they say he skipped town owing the landloard money. THey found the title of the vehicle we sold in the possessions of the buyer of the vehicle. the vehicle was also left on the landlords property. the man working for the landlord wants us to apply for a duplicate title and title it over to the landlord since the original buyer never titled the vehicle over to himself when he bought it from us. Is this a wise move? I have a stange feeling this could get us in trouble.


Asked on 7/20/11, 5:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

You fears are correct.

As long as you have been paid for the vehicle, you do not have the right to request a duplicate title without the buyer's permission. If the vehicle is abandoned on the landlord's property, there is a procuedurwe for them to claim ownership. Apparently, the landlord does nto want to wait the extended period that process takes. They will apply with the state. The state will senbd notice out to tjhe last registered owner, (probably you) and you can either claim the vehicle or not. If you do not claim the vehicle, then the landlord can claim ownership after a year.

If the guy you sold the car to, give you permiossion to obtain duplicate title, you probably stil shoudl not (you will likley opwe prioperty taxes) If you decide top help the landlord out, they should pay you for all the back taxes in advance. You ashoudl actually take possession of the vehcile, and then transfer to the landlord AFTER you have the buyer's persmission in writing.

Good luck

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Answered on 7/21/11, 8:15 am


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