# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 14. Miscellaneous Rules

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Contract Lien Act

#### Section 14-201

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

(b)

  (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)

  (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" means a lien created under this subtitle.

(e) "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" means the statement described under Sec. 14-203(j) of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)