Missouri’s Mechanics lien

There has been changes pertaining to a claim of lien of rental equipment or machinery. This will take place Aug 28, 2013 . The state statute will not apply for those who rented machinery and or equipment in doing there work, it is to those claiming a lien for rental of the machinery  and or equipment on a commercial project. This claim of lien is allowed for a claim that is worth more than $5,000.00 for the rental of the equipment., while on the property that they are working on, and it does not require proof of use of the machinery and or equipment on the property.

This change includes 1) given time by giving the property owner written notice about the rental equipment or machinery is being used on there property. The amount of time has changed from 5  to 15 business days from the commencement of the use of the equipment or machinery. Please check with your attorney