As used in the commercial real estate broker lien act:

1. (a) "Commercial real estate" means any real estate and any interest therein, except:

   1. (1) Real estate containing one to four residential units;
   2. (2) real estate containing single-family residential units such as condominiums, townhouses or homes in a subdivision when sold, leased or otherwise conveyed on a unit by unit basis, even though these units may be a part of a larger building or parcel of real estate containing more than four residential units;
   3. (3) real estate on which no buildings or structures are located and which is zoned for single-family residential use; or
   4. (4) real estate used for agricultural purposes.
2. (b) "Compensation" means all amounts to be paid to a broker for services provided under a written agreement including, but not limited to, the broker's commission and any brokerage, management, consulting or other fees.
3. (c) "Services" means any act or service for which compensation is paid and the performance of which requires a license under the real estate brokers' and salespersons' license act.
4. (d) Words and phrases used in this act, unless provided otherwise have the meanings ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 58-3035, and amendments thereto.

L. 2005, ch. 179, § 2; July 1.