§ 14-202. Creation of lien by contract

MD Real Prop Code § 14-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    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)    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.