(a) At the time of settlement or payment in full between a contractor and an owner, the contractor shall give to the owner a signed release of lien from each material supplier and subcontractor who provided work or materials under the contract.
(b) An owner is not subject to a lien and is not otherwise liable for any work or materials included in the release under subsection (a) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Statutory Liens on Real Property
Section 9-102 - Property Subject to Lien
Section 9-103 - Extent of Lien
Section 9-104 - Notice to Owner by Subcontractor
Section 9-105 - Filing of Claims
Section 9-106 - Procedure Following Filing of Claim
Section 9-107 - Attachment of Lien to Land in Another County
Section 9-108 - Sale Under Foreclosure or Execution of Land Against Which Lien Established
Section 9-109 - Expiration of Right to Enforce Lien
Section 9-110 - No Waiver by Giving Credit or Taking Security
Section 9-111 - Right to Institute Personal Action
Section 9-112 - Subtitle a Remedial Law; Amendment to Proceedings
Section 9-113 - Prohibited Provisions in Executory Contracts
Section 9-114 - Releases From Material Suppliers and Subcontractors