(a) (1) In addition to any action authorized under this subtitle and any other action otherwise authorized by law, a person may bring an action for damages incurred as the result of a violation of this subtitle.
(2) A person may bring an action for damages under this section:
(i) Without having to exhaust administrative remedies under this subtitle; and
(ii) Regardless of the status of an administrative action or a criminal prosecution, if any, under this subtitle.
(b) A person who brings an action under this section and who is awarded damages also may seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.
(c) If the court finds that the defendant violated this subtitle, the court may award damages equal to three times the amount of actual damages.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Vendor's Liens
Subtitle 5 - Maryland Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Act
Section 7-502 - Compliance With Federal Law Required
Section 7-503 - Attorney Exemptions
Section 7-505 - Injunction or Other Relief
Section 7-506 - Commissioner's Enforcement Powers
Section 7-507 - Action for Damages
Section 7-508 - Criminal Investigation and Prosecution; Reporting