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2017 Maryland Code
Real Property
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act
§ 14-202. Creation of lien by contract
Universal Citation: MD Real Prop Code § 14-202 (2017)
- (a) In general. -- 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) Lien as security. -- 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.
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