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– 23 – 1. This chart is to be used strictly as a guideline to facilitate mechanic’s lien inquiries. Parties using this resource should ensure they are independently confirming the information contained herein before relying on the same. WHO MAY CLAIM One who, under contract with owner (contractor) or with contractor (subcontractor), furnishes labor, equipment, material, or supplies in use of improving property. Can include architects, surveyors, and engineers. In re Corbin Park, L.P., 470 B.R. 573, 592 (B.A.P. 10th Cir. 2012). KS ST § 60-1101 DEADLINE TO PERFECT Deadline to record claim depends on whether one is a contractor (contracts directly with owner) or subcontractor (contracts with contractor): • Contractor: Within 4 months after date material last furnished or last labor performed. Can be extended to 5 months if notice of extension filed within 4 months. KS ST § 60-1102 • Subcontractor/Other: Within 3 months after date materials supplied or work performed. KS ST § 60-1103 KS ST § 60-1102 KS ST § 60-1103 BROKEN PRIORITY Lien date relates back to commencement date of earliest work/furnishing of materials that remains unpaid. In re Corbin Park, L.P., 470 B.R. 573, 592 (B.A.P. 10th Cir. 2012). “Commencement” does not require visible work on the land. In re Corbin Park, L.P., 470 B.R. 573, 592 (B.A.P. 10th Cir. 2012). KS ST § 60-1101 DURATION OF LIEN Lien will expire 1 year after lien statement filed unless suit commenced, but if a promissory note was attached to lien statement, lien will instead expire 1 year after the date of maturity of that promissory note. KS ST § 60-1105 CONTENTS OF LIEN For all lien statements: (1) Name of the owner; (2) Name and address sufficient for service of process of the claimant; (3) description of the real property; (4) a reasonably itemized statement or written instrument KS ST § 60-1102 Subcontractors must also include the name of the contractor and if applicable, warning statement per KS ST § 60-1103A or a notice of intent to perform per KS ST § 60-1103B . Strict compliance is required. Above requirements must be included and verified. Buchanan v. Overley, 39 Kan. App. 2d 171, 171, 178 P.3d 53, 54–55 (2008) KS ST § 60-1103 NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES BY STATE MECHANIC’S LIEN KANSAS KANSAS