Maryland Statutes
Real Property
Title 9 - Statutory Liens on Real Property

Subtitle 1 - Mechanics' Liens

Section 9-101 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 9-102 - Property Subject to Lien - (a) Every building erected and every building repaired, rebuilt, or...

Section 9-103 - Extent of Lien - (a) A lien established in accordance with this subtitle shall...

Section 9-104 - Notice to Owner by Subcontractor - (a) (1) A subcontractor doing work or furnishing materials or...

Section 9-105 - Filing of Claims - (a) In order to establish a lien under this subtitle,...

Section 9-106 - Procedure Following Filing of Claim - (a) (1) When a petition to establish a mechanic’s lien...

Section 9-107 - Attachment of Lien to Land in Another County - (a) If any part of the land is located within...

Section 9-108 - Sale Under Foreclosure or Execution of Land Against Which Lien Established - If all or any part of the land or buildings...

Section 9-109 - Expiration of Right to Enforce Lien - The right to enforce any lien established under this subtitle...

Section 9-110 - No Waiver by Giving Credit or Taking Security - No person having the right to establish a mechanics’ lien...

Section 9-111 - Right to Institute Personal Action - Nothing in this subtitle affects the right of any person,...

Section 9-112 - Subtitle a Remedial Law; Amendment to Proceedings - This law is remedial and shall be so construed to...

Section 9-113 - Prohibited Provisions in Executory Contracts - (a) An executory contract between a contractor and any subcontractor...

Section 9-114 - Releases From Material Suppliers and Subcontractors - (a) At the time of settlement or payment in full...

Subtitle 2 - Trust Relationships in the Construction Industry

Section 9-201 - Money to Be Held in Trust; Commingling - (a) For the purposes of this subtitle, “managing agent” means...

Section 9-202 - Liability for Retention or Use of Money Held in Trust Under 9-201 of This Subtitle - Any officer, director, or managing agent of any contractor or...

Section 9-204 - Applicability of Subtitle; Definitions - (a) This subtitle applies to contracts subject to Title 17,...

Subtitle 3 - Construction Contracts

Section 9-301 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 9-302 - Prompt Payment - (a) Except for work done or materials furnished under a...

Section 9-303 - Remedies - (a) In this section, “undisputed amounts” includes any retention proceeds...

Section 9-304 - Retention Proceeds - (a) In this section, “retention proceeds” means money earned but...

Section 9-305 - Exceptions - This subtitle does not: (1) Affect the rights of contracting...