Escrow & Title
In Kansas, a 'forfeiture' in a land contract (contract for deed) means:
AThe seller returns the buyer's down payment
BThe seller may retain all payments made if the buyer defaults, as specified in the contract✓ Correct
CThe property automatically transfers to the buyer after payment
DThe land reverts to government ownership
Explanation
In a Kansas land contract (contract for deed), a forfeiture clause allows the seller to keep all payments already made and reclaim the property if the buyer defaults, without the full foreclosure process.
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