Property Management

A Kansas residential tenant who experiences a break-in through a poorly secured door the landlord was previously asked to repair may have a claim for:

ANothing since burglars are not the landlord's responsibility
BBreach of the warranty of habitability and negligence for failing to provide a secure dwelling✓ Correct
COnly replacement of stolen items if covered by renter's insurance
DA police matter outside landlord liability

Explanation

A landlord who fails to make security-related repairs after notice may be liable for resulting tenant losses under negligence and breach of the implied warranty of habitability.

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