Maryland
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Potential lien claimants must give written notice to the owner of their intention to lien within 20 days after last performing the work, services, or furnishing materials. This notice requirement does not apply if the potential lien claimant has a direct contract with the owner of the property.
CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
See Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 9-104(b) for notice form.
WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS
Not applicable.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
Potential lien claimants must file an action against the owner in the Circuit Court for the County where the subject land is located within 180 days after the final date that work, services or materials were furnished by the lien claimant.
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
The lien claimant must file a motion to enforce the lien or to execute on any bond given to obtain a release of lien within 1 year after the date on which the petition was filed. Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 9-109; Md. Rule 12-305(a). The petition to enforce the lien may be filed with the original petition to establish a lien.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
The lien expires if action to enforce the lien is not commenced within one year of filing.