2015 Maryland Code
REAL PROPERTY
Title 14 - MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Subtitle 2 - MARYLAND CONTRACT LIEN ACT
§ 14-201 - Definitions

(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise.

(b) Contract. --

(1) "Contract" means a real covenant running with the land or a contract recorded among the land records of a county or Baltimore City.

(2) "Contract" includes a:

(i) Declaration or bylaws recorded under the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time-Sharing Act; or

(ii) Regulated sustainable energy contract recorded under the provisions of Title 9, Subtitle 20D of the State Government Article.

(c) Damages. --

(1) "Damages" means unpaid sums due under a contract, plus interest accruing on the unpaid sums due under a contract or as provided by law, including fines levied under the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time-Sharing Act.

(2) "Damages" does not include consequential or punitive damages.

(d) Lien. -- "Lien" means a lien created under this subtitle.

(e) Party. -- "Party" means any person who:

(1) Is a signatory to a contract;

(2) Is described in a contract as having the benefit of any provision of the contract; or

(3) Owns property subject to the provisions of a contract.

(f) Statement of lien. -- "Statement of lien" means the statement described under § 14-203(j) of this subtitle.