HB 419 -- Mechanics' Liens Sponsor: Baker (123) This bill allows a mechanics' lien to include the rent on equipment or machinery. The lien will be for the reasonable rental value of the machinery during the period of actual use and any periods of nonuse that are covered in the rental contract. The owner of the rental machinery or equipment has six weeks after the date the machinery or equipment is returned or possession is surrendered to file a lien with the circuit court in the appropriate county.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives