§ 3–1105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-1105 (2026)
Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 11. Lien for Unpaid Wages
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(a)
If a circuit court orders the establishment of a lien for unpaid wages, the employee may record the lien for unpaid wages by filing a wage lien statement under subsection (c) of this section.
(b)
If the employer fails to file a timely complaint disputing the notice of wage lien, the employee may record the lien for unpaid wages by filing a wage lien statement under subsection (c) of this section along with proof of service in accordance with Maryland Rule 2–126.
(c)
A wage lien statement may be recorded:
(1)
for a lien against real property, by filing a wage lien statement, in a form prescribed by the Commissioner, with the clerk of the circuit court for the county where any portion of the property is located; and
(2)
for a lien against personal property, by filing a wage lien statement in the same manner, form, and place as a financing statement under Title 9, Subtitle 5 of the Commercial Law Article.
(d)
(1)
If an employee does not record a wage lien statement within 180 days after the lien for unpaid wages is established, a lien for unpaid wages shall be extinguished without prejudice.
(2)
If payment is made or a bond is filed for the amount of wages and damages stated in the wage lien statement, the recorded lien for unpaid wages shall be released.
(e)
A lien for unpaid wages recorded under this section shall be considered a secured claim that has priority:
(1)
from the date of the court order establishing the lien for unpaid wages; or
(2)
if no complaint disputing the lien for unpaid wages is filed, from the date that the employee filed the wage lien statement.
(f)
Subsequent bona fide purchasers of any property subject to a recorded lien for unpaid wages are deemed to have constructive notice of the lien for unpaid wages from date of recordation of a wage lien statement.