How Do You File A Mechanics Lien In Maryland?
A mechanic’s lien protects contractors and subcontractors from owners who refuse to pay them for work they perform. If a contractor completes a job and the owner refuses payment, the contractor can file a lien on the owner’s property. If the contractor proves his claim in court, the court may order the owner’s property to be foreclosed to satisfy the lien. In some states, contractors have a lien when they start the work. However, in Maryland, contractors do not have a lien until they seek to enforce it in court. You must act quickly, therefore, to secure your rights in Maryland. File a “Petition to Establish a Lien” in Maryland district court in the county where you performed the work. The petition must describe who the parties are, what work you did and how much you are owed, and it should include a statement that you have not been paid. Attach all documents supporting your claims to this petition. Use the “Maryland Notice of Intention to Claim a Lien” to serve the owner with notice o
