Section 14-313 – Applicability of Maryland Rules Provisions
Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, an action to establish and enforce a broker’s lien under this subtitle, and all proceedings held under this subtitle, shall be in accordance with the Maryland Rules applicable to the establishment and enforcement of a mechanics’ lien under Title 9 of this article.
Section 14-509 – Tax Assessment
(a) In any assessment for tax purposes of property subject to an affordable housing land trust agreement, the property shall be assessed based on its market value subject to any restrictions in the affordable housing land trust agreement. (b) The assessment shall note that the sale was not an arms–length transfer on the property tax record.
Section 14-203 – Creation of Lien as Result of Breach of Contract
(a) (1) A party seeking to create a lien as the result of a breach of contract shall, within 2 years of a breach of contract, give written notice to the party against whose property the lien is intended to be imposed. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, notice under this subsection shall be […]
Section 14-204 – Enforcement and Foreclosure of Lien
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a lien may be enforced and foreclosed by the party who obtained the lien in the same manner, and subject to the same requirements, as the foreclosure of mortgages or deeds of trust on property in this State containing a power of sale or an assent […]
Section 14-205 – Exemptions
The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to land installment contracts or to deeds of trust or mortgages on property in this State.
Section 14-206 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Contract Lien Act.
Section 14-302 – Right to Lien; Priority; Exemptions; Notice of Lien
(a) If a broker is not paid a commission according to the terms of a commercial leasing brokerage agreement, the broker shall be entitled to a lien under this subtitle for the unpaid portion of the commission. (b) (1) A broker’s lien established under this subtitle shall: (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, have priority over all […]
Section 14-303 – Scope of Lien
A lien established in accordance with this subtitle shall extend to the land covered by the building and to as much other land, immediately adjacent and belonging in like manner to the owner of the building, as may be necessary for the ordinary and useful purposes of the building.
Section 14-304 – Establishment of Broker’s Lien
(a) To establish a broker’s lien under this subtitle, a broker shall commence proceedings in the circuit court where the commercial property is located within 180 days after the commercial leasing commission became due and payable by filing with the clerk of the court: (1) A petition to establish a broker’s lien, which shall contain the following: […]
Section 14-305 – Court Proceedings
(a) (1) When a petition to establish a broker’s lien is filed, the court shall review the pleadings and documents on file and may require the petitioner to supplement or explain any matters set forth in the petition, pleadings, or documents. (2) If the court determines that the lien should attach, it shall pass an order that: (i) Directs […]