2018 Maryland Code
Real Property
Title 9 - Statutory Liens on Real Property
Subtitle 1 - Mechanics' Liens
§ 9-101. Definitions
(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Building. -- "Building" includes any unit of a nonresidential building that is leased or separately sold as a unit.
(c) Contract. -- "Contract" means an agreement of any kind or nature, express or implied, for doing work or furnishing material, or both, for or about a building as may give rise to a lien under this subtitle.
(d) Contractor. -- "Contractor" means a person who has a contract with an owner.
(e) Land. -- "Land" means the land to which a lien extends under this subtitle or the land within the boundaries established by proceedings in accordance with the Maryland Rules. "Land" includes the improvements to the land.
(f) Owner. -- "Owner" means the owner of the land except that, when the contractor executes the contract with a tenant for life or for years, "owner" means the tenant.
(g) Subcontractor. -- "Subcontractor" means a person who has a contract with anyone except the owner or his agent.
