Mechanic's Lien Guide
Kansas Mechanic's Lien Guide
Lien deadlines, notice requirements, and filing procedures for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Kansas.
Kansas Lien Deadlines
Preliminary Notice
Based on project typeResidential new build projects require that a Notice of Intent to Perform (preliminary notice) be recorded at the county and served on the owner. The deadline is prior to the recording of the deed of the new owner. A Notice of Intent to Perform is good for 18 months, but needs to be amended if the project lasts longer. When the job is complete and the contractor is paid, this notice must be released and a lien waiver must be provided to the owner.
Intent to Lien
Based on project type (required prior to lien)A "Warning Statement" is required to be served prior to the lien recording and only on existing residential projects (1-2 dwellings). It is not required on new construction residential or commercial jobs.
Mechanic's lien
90 daysMust be filed within 90 days of last work. Enforcement must be initiated within 1 year of lien filing. Mechanic's liens cannot be extended in Kansas.
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Your project
DISCLAIMER: These deadlines are pulled from recent lien laws, but you should consult a lien expert or lawyer to understand the deadlines specific to your situation.
Kansas deadlines
Showing deadlines for a Subcontractor. Deadlines can vary by role.
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Mechanics Lien Filing
3 months from last furnishing (one-month extension available)
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Enforcement (foreclosure)
1 year from filing the lien (non-extendable)
Calculated once you record the lien
Kansas Lien Guide
Preliminary Notice & Notice of Intent
Preliminary Notice: In Kansas, preliminary notice is only required on new build residential projects. It is not required on residential remodels or commercial jobs. Notice of Intent to Lien: Required on residential projects that are remodels, but not required on new build residential or commercial jobs.
Who Can File a Mechanic's Lien
Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are entitled to mechanic's lien rights in Kansas.
Who Gets the Notice
Notice is given to the project owner.
Information Required
Information needed to file a mechanic's lien in Kansas includes: - Project owner's name - Description of the property - Amount owed - Claimant's information
Kansas Public Works
For public improvements with a contract value exceeding $100,000, the public official is required to obtain a payment bond from the prime contractor. This bond serves as security for the payment of subcontractors, suppliers, and others who furnish labor or materials for the project. Suit on a payment bond must be brought within 6 months of project completion (1 year for suit on a highway bond).
Kansas Lien Statutes
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