Escrow & Title
In a Kansas installment land contract (contract for deed), the legal title remains with the:
ABuyer until the final payment is made
BSeller until the purchase price is fully paid✓ Correct
CTitle company until closing conditions are met
DCounty register of deeds
Explanation
In an installment land contract, the seller retains legal title until the purchase price is fully paid. The buyer holds equitable title and possesses the property during the payment period.
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