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Maryland Real Property Section 9-303

Article - Real Property

§ 9-303.

      (a)      In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may:

            (1)      Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and

            (2)      In any action, award to the prevailing party:

                  (i)      Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and

                  (ii)      Any reasonable costs incurred.

      (b)      If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9-302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees.