A lien release (also known as a release of lien, lien cancellation, or cancellation of lien) is the document filed in the county records to release or discharge a mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien (also known as a construction lien or contractor lien) that was filed as a claim on the property title to secure payment for labor and materials provided to improve the real estate.
In Kansas, a lien release is a legal document used to cancel a previously filed mechanic's and materialmen's lien against a property. Once a lien claimant has been paid for the labor or materials provided, they are required to file a release of lien to clear the property title of the encumbrance. Kansas law mandates that the lien release be filed with the county recorder's office where the property is located. The release must contain specific information, such as the names of the property owner and the lienholder, a description of the property, and the original lien information. Failure to file a lien release after the debt has been satisfied can result in legal penalties for the lienholder. It is important for property owners to ensure that a lien release is filed after payment to avoid complications in future transactions involving the property.