Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act
Section 14-202 - Creation of Lien by Contract

(a)    A lien on property may be created by a contract and enforced under this subtitle if:
        (1)    The contract expressly provides for the creation of a lien; and
        (2)    The contract expressly describes:
            (i)    The party entitled to establish and enforce the lien; and
            (ii)    The property against which the lien may be imposed.
    (b)    A lien may only secure the payment of:
        (1)    Damages;
        (2)    Costs of collection;
        (3)    Late charges permitted by law; and
        (4)    Attorney’s fees provided for in a contract or awarded by a court for breach of a contract.