Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 60-1102 (2026)

Filing and recording of lien statement; notice of extension

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60-1102. Filing and recording of lien statement; notice of extension. (a) Filing. Any person claiming a lien on real property, under the provisions of K.S.A. 60-1101, and amendments thereto, shall file with the clerk of the district court of the county in which property is located, within four months after the date material, equipment or supplies, used or consumed was last furnished or last labor performed under the contract a verified statement showing:

(1) The name of the owner,

(2) the name and address sufficient for service of process of the claimant,

(3) a description of the real property,

(4) a reasonably itemized statement and the amount of the claim, but if the amount of the claim is evidenced by a written instrument, or if a promissory note has been given for the same, a copy thereof may be attached to the claim in lieu of the itemized statement.

(b) Recording. Immediately upon the receipt of such statement the clerk of the court shall index the lien in the general index by party names and file number.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a lien for the furnishing of labor, equipment, materials or supplies on property other than residential property may be claimed pursuant to this section within five months only if the claimant has filed a notice of extension within four months since last furnishing labor, equipment, materials or supplies to the job site. Such notice shall be filed in the office of the district court of the county where such property is located and shall be mailed by certified and regular mail to the owner. The notice of extension shall be deemed sufficient if in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.

(d) As used in this section and K.S.A. 60-1103, and amendments thereto, "residential property" means a structure which is constructed for use as a residence and which is not used or intended for use as a residence for more than two families.

History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1102; L. 1992, ch. 47, § 2; L. 2003, ch. 45, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 101, § 13; July 1.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 31 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1980–2025 · leading case: Buchanan v. Overley, 178 P.3d 53 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008).

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Buchanan v. Overley, 178 P.3d 53 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 22× “Adequacy of the Mechanic's Lien Statement The Overleys contend Buchanan's lien is invalid due to his failure to include his address on the face of the verified lien statement as required by K.”

Trane Co. v. Bakkalapulo, 672 P.2d 586 (Kan. 1983). · cites it 14× “60-1101, shall file with the clerk of the district court of the county in which property is located, within four (4) months after the date material, equipment or supplies, used or consumed was last furnished or last labor performed under the contract a verified statement…”

All. Steel, Inc. v. Piland, 187 P.3d 111 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 10× “3d 53 (2008); see K.S.A. 60-1102. Overview of the Law of Mechanics' Liens in Kansas The purpose of a mechanic's lien statute is to provide effective security to any persons or entities furnishing labor, equipment, materials, or supplies used or consumed for the improvement of…”

Constr. Materials, Inc. v. Becker, 659 P.2d 243 (Kan. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 7× “Since the lien statement was filed more than three months but less than four months after plaintiffs last delivery of materials, plaintiff perfected a lien only if there was compliance with K.”

Lewis v. Wanamaker Baptist Church, 692 P.2d 397 (Kan. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 4× “” A lien statement must be filed in order for the lien to be valid *100 and enforceable and it must satisfy the following provisions of K.S.A. 60-1102: “Any person claiming a lien on real property, under the provisions of K.”

J. Walters Constr. Co. v. Greystone South P'ship, L.P., 817 P.2d 201 (Kan. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 4× “Provided they meet the filing requirements of K.S.A. 60-1102, under K.S.A. 60-1101 contractors have the right to a lien on property for services rendered.”

Seel v. Topeka Lumber Co. (In Re Seel), 22 B.R. 692 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1982). · cites it 4× “K.S.A. § 60-1102 (1976). An examination of the creditor’s exhibit A, the mechanic’s lien statement, indicates the requirements of K.”

DaMac Drilling, Inc. v. Shoemake, 713 P.2d 480 (Kan. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 4× “The lien statement filed by Rex Hawkins was not verified by separate affidavit but included the following verification statement: “IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this lien statement is signed and verified by Rex Hawkins, owner and authorized agent for the lien claimant, Hawkins Oilfield…”

Scott v. Strickland, 691 P.2d 45 (Kan. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 60-1102. The subcontractor’s lien statement, since it depends on the privity between the owner and contractor for its validity, must also identify the name of the contractor and be filed within three months of the last date services or materials were supplied.”

Manhattan Mall Co. v. Shult, 864 P.2d 1136 (Kan. 1993). · cites it 3× “: This is a K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 60-1102 mechanic’s lien case.”

Kopp's Rug Co. v. Talbot, 620 P.2d 1167 (Kan. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 2× “The Talbots contend that the lien statement of Midwest Heating & Cooling (Midwest) was not reasonably itemized as required by K.S.A. 60-1102(a)(4). They further contend that both lien-holders failed to comply with K.”

Sw. & Assocs., Inc. v. Steven Enter., LLC, 88 P.3d 1246 (Kan. Ct. App. 2004). “In holding tire owner liable, our Supreme Court stated: “We hold that if an owner of property negotiates and signs a contract direcdy with a contractor to furnish plumbing, heating and air conditioning for construction of a motel such contract should be considered that of a…”

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— K.S.A. § 60-1102(a) — 12 cases

Buchanan v. Overley, 178 P.3d 53 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008). “Adequacy of the Mechanic's Lien Statement The Overleys contend Buchanan's lien is invalid due to his failure to include his address on the face of the verified lien statement as required by K.”

All. Steel, Inc. v. Piland, 187 P.3d 111 (Kan. Ct. App. 2008). “3d 53 (2008); see K.S.A. 60-1102. Overview of the Law of Mechanics' Liens in Kansas The purpose of a mechanic's lien statute is to provide effective security to any persons or entities furnishing labor, equipment, materials, or supplies used or consumed for the improvement of…”

Eisenhut v. Steadman, 767 P.2d 293 (Kan. Ct. App. 1989).

Long v. Riggs, 617 P.2d 1270 (Kan. Ct. App. 1980).

Kansas City Heartland Constr. Co. v. Maggie Jones Southport Cafe, Inc., 824 P.2d 926 (Kan. 1992).

— K.S.A. § 60-1102(a)(1) — 1 case

— K.S.A. § 60-1102(a)(3) — 1 case

Monarch Build v. DLH Holdings, 567 P.3d 831 (Kan. Ct. App. 2025).

— K.S.A. § 60-1102(a)(4) — 5 cases

Kopp's Rug Co. v. Talbot, 620 P.2d 1167 (Kan. Ct. App. 1980). “The Talbots contend that the lien statement of Midwest Heating & Cooling (Midwest) was not reasonably itemized as required by K.S.A. 60-1102(a)(4). They further contend that both lien-holders failed to comply with K.”

Scott v. Strickland, 691 P.2d 45 (Kan. Ct. App. 1984). “K.S.A. 60-1102. The subcontractor’s lien statement, since it depends on the privity between the owner and contractor for its validity, must also identify the name of the contractor and be filed within three months of the last date services or materials were supplied.”

Huber Co. v. DeSouza, 86 P.3d 1022 (Kan. Ct. App. 1986).

Riney v. McGuire (Kan. Ct. App. 2020).

— K.S.A. § 60-1102(o) — 1 case

Halsey v. Pat Reichenberger Lumber, Inc., 621 P.2d 1021 (Kan. Ct. App. 1981).

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