Escrow & Title
What is 'adverse possession' as a potential title defect in Kansas?
AA fraudulent deed that creates a cloud on title
BA claim that an occupant may have acquired title through adverse possession, which would appear as a title defect if not formally resolved✓ Correct
CA recorded lien that must be released
DA zoning violation affecting title
Explanation
If a party has been in adverse possession of land for the statutory period (15 years in Kansas), they may have acquired legal title even without formal documentation. This can create a cloud on title that must be resolved through a quiet title action.
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