Manhattan, KS · Riley County
Tenant Acceptance of Responsibility
This acknowledgment records a tenant’s receipt of a City of Manhattan notice of violation or compliance order and is signed by tenants leasing the affected property.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form identifies the property and owner, and records that the tenant received a copy of the City’s Notice of Violation or Compliance Order. It states that the tenant is leasing the property understanding it will be brought into compliance with the applicable property maintenance code. The form is intended for use when the City’s MFD Risk Reduction Division has issued a notice or order and the owner provides it to the tenant.
Who needs it
Tenants leasing a property subject to a City of Manhattan Notice of Violation or Compliance Order may need to acknowledge receiving the notice or order.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notarial acknowledgment, and each tenant signing the form must acknowledge the signature before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Tenant Acceptance of Responsibility form from the City of Manhattan.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, tenant, and property information, and gather the City’s Notice of Violation or Compliance Order to attach.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and check that the City accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each tenant signing should acknowledge the signature before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed acknowledgment and attached notice or order as directed by the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manhattan. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the tenant acknowledge on this form?
- The tenant acknowledges receiving the City’s Notice of Violation or Compliance Order and leasing the property understanding it will be brought into compliance.
- Do I need to attach the City’s notice or order?
- The form says a copy of the Notice of Violation or Compliance Order is attached. Check that the relevant document accompanies the signed acknowledgment.
- How do I get this acknowledgment notarized online?
- Kansas authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Book an online session, follow the notary’s identity-verification instructions, and sign during the video session; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts remote notarization.
- Who signs the acknowledgment?
- The tenant or tenants identified on the form sign it and acknowledge their signatures before a notary public.