In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise. “Contract” means a real covenant running with the land or a contract recorded among the land records of a county or Baltimore City. “Contract” includes a: Declaration or bylaws recorded under the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time–Sharing Act; or Regulated sustainable energy contract recorded under the provisions of Title 9, Subtitle 20D of the State Government Article. “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. “Damages” does not include consequential or punitive damages. “Lien” means a lien created under this subtitle. “Party” means any person who: Is a signatory to a contract; Is described in a contract as having the benefit of any provision of the contract; or Owns property subject to the provisions of a contract. “Statement of lien” means the statement described under § 14-203(j) of this subtitle.