KANSAS CONSTRUCTION LIEN NOTICES

Warning Statement / Notice of Intent to Perform

Pursuant to K.S.A. §§ 60-1103, 60-1103a, 60-1103b

IMPORTANT NOTICE

KANSAS HAS TWO TYPES OF PRELIMINARY NOTICES:

1. Warning Statement (K.S.A. § 60-1103a) - Required for alterations/repairs to EXISTING residential property

2. Notice of Intent to Perform (K.S.A. § 60-1103b) - Required for NEW residential construction

IMPORTANT:
- General contractors with direct contract with owner are NOT required to send preliminary notice
- Suppliers to second-tier subcontractors have NO lien rights in Kansas

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ Warning Statement - For alterations/repairs to existing residential property (K.S.A. § 60-1103a)
☐ Notice of Intent to Perform - For new residential construction (K.S.A. § 60-1103b)

PART A: WARNING STATEMENT

(K.S.A. § 60-1103a - Alterations/Repairs to Existing Residential Property)

IMPORTANT: This notice is required for subcontractors and suppliers working on alterations or repairs to existing residential property.

NOTICE DATE

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

SECTION A1: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________

Type of Work:
☐ Alteration
☐ Repair
☐ Remodel

SECTION A2: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Owner Name: _________________________________

Owner Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: KS ZIP: _________

SECTION A3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Claimant Type:
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Equipment Rental Company
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION A4: STATUTORY WARNING STATEMENT (K.S.A. § 60-1103a)

WARNING STATEMENT

TO: _________________________________ (Property Owner)

CONCERNING: _________________________________
(Property Address)

WARNING: THE CONTRACTOR YOU HAVE HIRED MAY EMPLOY SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN TO DO PART OF THE WORK COVERED BY YOUR CONTRACT. IF YOU DO NOT GET A SIGNED STATEMENT THAT ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN HAVE BEEN PAID FROM THE CONTRACTOR BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR FINAL PAYMENT YOU MAY STILL HAVE TO PAY THEM EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR. BEFORE MAKING YOUR FINAL PAYMENT, YOU SHOULD REQUIRE YOUR CONTRACTOR TO GIVE YOU A STATEMENT SHOWING THAT THE SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALMEN HAVE BEEN PAID.

NOTICE: The undersigned has furnished or will furnish labor, equipment, materials, or supplies for improvement of your property.

CLAIMANT:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF WORK/MATERIALS:
_________________________________
_________________________________

PART B: NOTICE OF INTENT TO PERFORM

(K.S.A. § 60-1103b - New Residential Construction)

IMPORTANT: This notice is required for subcontractors and suppliers working on NEW residential construction and must be filed with the District Court BEFORE the deed passes to a good faith purchaser.

NOTICE DATE

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

SECTION B1: DISTRICT COURT FILING INFORMATION

County: _________________________________

District Court Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION B2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________

Legal Description:
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION B3: PROPERTY OWNER / DEVELOPER

Owner/Developer Name: _________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: KS ZIP: _________

SECTION B4: GENERAL CONTRACTOR

General Contractor Name: _________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: KS ZIP: _________

SECTION B5: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

SECTION B6: NOTICE OF INTENT TO PERFORM CONTENT

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PERFORM

(Pursuant to K.S.A. § 60-1103b)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to furnish labor, equipment, materials, or supplies for the construction of new residential property at the address identified below.

PROPERTY ADDRESS:
_________________________________
_________________________________

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
_________________________________
_________________________________

CLAIMANT:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
_________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF WORK/MATERIALS TO BE FURNISHED:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

This notice is filed pursuant to K.S.A. § 60-1103b to preserve lien rights against the property after passage of title to a good faith purchaser for value.

SIGNATURE AND FILING

SECTION C1: CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION C2: SERVICE / FILING

For Warning Statement (Alterations/Repairs):

Method of Delivery to Owner:
☐ Mailed to owner
☐ Copy signed by owner

Date Delivered: _________________________________

Owner's Signed Acknowledgment Obtained: ☐ Yes ☐ No

For Notice of Intent to Perform (New Construction):

Filed with District Court:

County: _________________________________
Date Filed: _________________________________
Case/Document No.: _________________________________

KANSAS CONSTRUCTION LIEN NOTICES - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

WARNING STATEMENT (K.S.A. § 60-1103a)

When Required:
- Alterations or repairs to existing residential property
- By subcontractors and suppliers

How to Comply:
1. Mail Warning Statement to owner, OR
2. Obtain signed statement from owner acknowledging receipt

Timing: Before or at time of furnishing labor/materials

Consequence of Failure: Cannot claim a lien under K.S.A. § 60-1103

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PERFORM (K.S.A. § 60-1103b)

When Required:
- New residential construction
- By subcontractors and suppliers
- ONLY to protect lien rights after title passes to good faith purchaser

How to Comply:
- File with District Court in county where property is located
- Must be filed BEFORE deed is recorded transferring title

Consequence of Failure: Cannot claim lien after property transfers to good faith purchaser

WHO IS EXEMPT

• General contractors with direct contract with owner
• Suppliers to second-tier subcontractors - NO lien rights in Kansas

LIEN FILING DEADLINE

• Subcontractors and other parties must file mechanics lien within 3 months of last furnishing labor or materials

LIEN STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must name the contractor in the lien statement

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES

NO LIEN RIGHTS FOR CERTAIN PARTIES

Suppliers to second-tier subcontractors (suppliers to suppliers, remote suppliers) have NO mechanics lien rights under Kansas law.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Kansas mechanics lien law requires specific notices depending on project type.

CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Before relying on this form, consult with a Kansas-licensed attorney familiar with construction lien law.

DETERMINE PROJECT TYPE: Ensure you use the correct notice type (Warning Statement vs. Notice of Intent to Perform).

TIMING CRITICAL: For new construction, the Notice of Intent must be filed BEFORE the deed transfers to a purchaser.

Kansas Construction Lien Notices Template - Version 2026.01
Based on K.S.A. §§ 60-1103, 60-1103a, 60-1103b