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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-127 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 1 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 14-127 - Real Estate Settlements

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Consideration” includes:            (i)    A fee;            (ii)    Compensation;            (iii)    A gift, except promotional or advertising materials for general distribution;            (iv)    A thing of value;            (v)    A rebate;            (vi)    A loan; or            (vii)    An advancement of a commission or deposit money.        (3)    “License” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Insurance Article.        (4)    “Residential real estate transaction” means a transaction involving a federally related mortgage loan as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602 and 12 C.F.R. § 1024.2.        (5)    “Title insurance producer” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Insurance Article.    (b)    This section does not prohibit:        (1)    The payment of a commission to a title insurance producer who has a license; or        (2)    The referral of a real estate settlement business or a professional fee arrangement between attorneys, if the referral or professional fee arrangement does not violate § 17–605 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.    (c)    (1)    A person who has a connection with the settlement of real estate transactions involving land in the State may not pay to or receive from another any consideration to solicit, obtain, retain, or arrange real estate settlement business.        (2)    A person may not be considered to be in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection solely because that person is a participant in an affiliated business arrangement, as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602, and receives consideration as a result of that participation as long as that person complies with 12 U.S.C. § 2607(c)(4), 12 C.F.R. § 1024.15, and Appendix D to 12 C.F.R. Part 1024.    (d)    A person who offers settlement services in connection with residential real estate transactions involving land in the State shall comply with 12 U.S.C. § 2607(c)(4), 12 C.F.R. § 1024.15, and Appendix D to 12 C.F.R. Part 1024, as applicable, regarding disclosures of affiliated business arrangements, as defined in 12 U.S.C. § 2602.    (e)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.    (f)    Each violation of this section is a separate violation.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-128 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 1 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 14-128 - Display of United States Flag by Homeowner or Tenant

    (a)    The provisions of this section shall apply to any residential property, including property that is subject to the provisions of:        (1)    Title 8, Title 8A, Title 11, Title 11A, or Title 11B of this article; or        (2)    Title 5, Subtitle 6B of the Corporations and Associations Article.    (b)    Regardless of the terms of any contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the display of flags or decorations by a homeowner or tenant on residential property, a homeowner or tenant may not be prohibited from displaying on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside one portable, removable flag of the United States in a respectful manner, consistent with 4 U.S.C. §§ 4 through 10, as amended, and subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.    (c)    The terms of any contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the display of flags or decorations by a homeowner or tenant on residential property may not prohibit or unduly restrict the right of a homeowner or tenant to display on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside one portable, removable flag of the United States in a respectful manner, consistent with 4 U.S.C. §§ 4 through 10, as amended, and subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted under subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the board of directors of a condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or a landlord may adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of the flag of the United States and a flagpole used to display the flag of the United States on the premises of the property in which the homeowner or tenant is entitled to reside.        (2)    Before adopting any rules or regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the board of directors of the condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or the landlord shall:            (i)    Hold an open meeting on the proposed rules and regulations for the purpose of providing affected homeowners and tenants an opportunity to be heard; and            (ii)    Provide advance notice of the time and place of the open meeting by publishing the notice in a community newsletter, on a community bulletin board, by means provided in the documents governing the condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, or in the lease, or by other means reasonably calculated to inform the affected homeowners and tenants.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-130 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 1 - Miscellaneous Rules|Section 14-130 - Installation and Use of Clotheslines on Residential Property

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    (i)    “Single–family property” includes:                1.    A single–family detached home;                2.    A townhouse; and                3.    A property that is subject to:                A.    Title 11 of this article;                B.    Title 11B of this article; or                C.    Title 5, Subtitle 6B of the Corporations and Associations Article.            (ii)    “Single–family property” does not include property that contains more than four dwelling units.        (3)    “Townhouse” means a single–family dwelling unit that is constructed in a horizontal series of attached units with property lines separating the units.    (b)    This section does not apply to a restriction concerning the installation or use of clotheslines on historic property that is listed in, or determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for inclusion in, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties.    (c)    A contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the installation or use of clotheslines on single–family property may not prohibit a homeowner or tenant from installing or using clotheslines on single–family property.    (d)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law or the terms of any contract, deed, covenant, restriction, instrument, declaration, rule, bylaw, lease agreement, rental agreement, or any other document concerning the installation or use of clotheslines on single–family property, a homeowner or tenant may not be prohibited from installing or using clotheslines on single–family property.    (e)    This section does not prohibit reasonable restrictions on:        (1)    The dimensions, placement, or appearance of clotheslines for the purpose of protecting aesthetic values; or        (2)    The placement of clotheslines for the purpose of protecting persons or property in the event of fire or other emergencies.    (f)    Before adopting any restriction concerning the installation or use of clotheslines on single–family property, a landlord or the governing body of a condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative shall:        (1)    Hold an open meeting on the proposed restriction for the purpose of providing affected homeowners and tenants an opportunity to be heard; and        (2)    Provide advance notice of the time and place of the open meeting by publishing the notice:            (i)    In a community newsletter;            (ii)    On a community bulletin board;            (iii)    By means provided in the lease or governing documents of the condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative; or            (iv)    By other means reasonably calculated to inform the affected homeowners and tenants.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act|Section 14-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise.    (b)    (1)    “Contract” means a real covenant running with the land or a contract recorded among the land records of a county or Baltimore City.        (2)    “Contract” includes a:            (i)    Declaration or bylaws recorded under the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time–Sharing Act; or            (ii)    Regulated sustainable energy contract recorded under the provisions of Title 9, Subtitle 20D of the State Government Article.    (c)    (1)    “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.        (2)    “Damages” does not include consequential or punitive damages.    (d)    “Lien” means a lien created under this subtitle.    (e)    “Party” means any person who:        (1)    Is a signatory to a contract;        (2)    Is described in a contract as having the benefit of any provision of the contract; or        (3)    Owns property subject to the provisions of a contract.    (f)    “Statement of lien” means the statement described under § 14-203(j) of this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act|Section 14-202 - Creation of Lien by Contract

    (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.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act|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 to a decree.    (b)    If the owner of property subject to a lien is personally liable for alleged damages, suit for any deficiency following foreclosure may be maintained in the same proceeding, and suit for a monetary judgment for unpaid damages may be maintained without waiving any lien securing the same.    (c)    Any action to foreclose a lien shall be brought within 12 years following recordation of the statement of lien.    (d)    (1)    (i)    In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.            (ii)    “Common ownership community” means:                1.    A condominium as defined in § 11–101 of this article; or                2.    A homeowners association as defined in § 11B–101 of this article.            (iii)    “Governing body” means a person who has authority to enforce the declaration, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules, or regulations of a common ownership community.        (2)    Notwithstanding the declaration, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules, or regulations of a common ownership community, a governing body may foreclose on a lien against a unit owner or lot owner only if the damages secured by the lien:            (i)    Consist of:                1.    Delinquent periodic assessments or special assessments and any interest; and                2.    Reasonable costs and attorney’s fees directly related to the filing of the lien that do not exceed the amount of the delinquent assessments, excluding any interest; and            (ii)    Do not include fines imposed by the governing body or attorney’s fees or costs related to recovering the fines.        (3)    This subsection does not preclude a governing body from using any other means to enforce a lien against a unit owner or lot owner.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act|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.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Contract Lien Act|Section 14-206 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Contract Lien Act.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|Section 14-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise.    (b)    “Broker” means:        (1)    An individual licensed as, or otherwise authorized to act as, a real estate broker under Title 17 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or        (2)    A corporation or partnership authorized to provide real estate brokerage services under Title 17 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.    (c)    “Broker’s lien” means a lien established in accordance with this subtitle.    (d)    “Claimant” means a broker claiming a broker’s lien under this subtitle.    (e)    “Commercial lease” means a lease of building floor space intended to be used by the tenant for a nonresidential use whether or not the lease expressly sets forth a use.    (f)    (1)    “Commercial leasing brokerage agreement” or “brokerage agreement” means a written agreement between a broker and the owner of commercial property that provides for the payment of a commercial leasing commission by the owner to the broker for services in obtaining a commercial tenant regardless as to whether the broker acted as the agent for the owner or the commercial tenant.        (2)    “Commercial leasing brokerage agreement” or “brokerage agreement” includes a written unilateral offer from an owner of commercial property to one or more brokers, including the broker claiming a lien under this subtitle.    (g)    “Commercial leasing commission” or “commission” means the compensation payable by the owner of commercial property to a broker for obtaining a commercial tenant under a commercial leasing brokerage agreement.    (h)    “Commercial property” means land, and any improvements on the land, used or intended to be used for a nonresidential purpose.    (i)    “Commercial tenant” means a tenant under a commercial lease.    (j)    “Lien property” means the commercial property against which a broker’s lien is claimed or against which a broker’s lien has attached under this subtitle.    (k)    “Owner” means the owner of the commercial property.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|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 liens of every kind perfected against the lien property after the issuance of an interlocutory order or the final order of the court under § 14-305 of this subtitle;            (ii)    Be subordinate to a mechanics’ lien established under Title 9 of this article, and perfected subsequent to the broker’s lien if the mechanics’ lien relates back to a date when work was performed or materials were furnished and that date is prior to the issuance of an interlocutory order or the final order of the court under § 14-305 of this subtitle;            (iii)    Be subordinate to all liens perfected prior to the issuance of an interlocutory order or the final order of the court under § 14-305 of this subtitle, notwithstanding that the holder of a prior perfected lien had knowledge of the broker’s unfiled commission claim at the time of perfection; and            (iv)    Be subordinate to all other liens which are otherwise paramount to the broker’s lien by operation of law.        (2)    (i)    A commercial property may not be subjected to a broker’s lien under this subtitle if, prior to the establishment of the broker’s lien, legal title has been granted to a bona fide purchaser for value.            (ii)    The filing of a petition under § 14-304 of this subtitle shall constitute notice to a purchaser of the possibility of a broker’s lien perfected under this subtitle.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|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.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|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:            (i)    The name and address of the petitioner;            (ii)    The name and address of the owner;            (iii)    A copy of the brokerage agreement;            (iv)    A description of the lien property, including a statement whether part of the lien property is located in another county, by:                1.    Reasonably specific geographic location;                2.    Street address; or                3.    Legal description from the deed as recorded among the land records; and            (v)    The amount of the commission and the unpaid portion of the commission;        (2)    An affidavit by the broker or by an individual on behalf of the broker stating the facts which the broker is claiming a broker’s lien against the lien property in the amount specified; and        (3)    Either original or sworn, certified or photostatic copies of all material papers or parts of any material papers, if any, which constitute the basis of the broker’s claim for a lien, unless the absence of any material papers or parts of any material papers is explained in the affidavit.    (b)    The clerk shall docket the proceedings as an action in equity, and all process shall issue out of and all pleadings shall be filed in the one action.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|Section 14-306 - Property Located in Other County

    (a)    If any part of the lien property is located within another county and the petitioner desires that the broker’s lien attach to the lien property in that county, the petitioner shall file a certified copy of the docket entries, the court order, and any required bond with the clerk of the circuit court for that county.    (b)    A broker’s lien attaches to the lien property in a county at the time the documents required to be filed under subsection (a) of this section are filed with the clerk of the circuit court of that county.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|Section 14-307 - Judicial Sales

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if all or any part of the lien property against which a broker’s lien has been established under this subtitle is to be sold under a foreclosure or a judgment, execution or any other court order, all liens and encumbrances on the lien property that are subordinate to the lien with respect to which the property is sold shall be satisfied in accordance with their priority.    (b)    (1)    If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to satisfy all broker’s liens established under this subtitle, then all proceeds available to satisfy each broker’s lien shall be stated by the court auditor as one fund.        (2)    The amount to be disbursed to satisfy each broker’s lien established under this subtitle shall bear the same proportion to that fund as the amount of each broker’s lien bears to the total amount secured by all broker’s liens, without regard to priority among the broker’s liens.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|Section 14-308 - Enforcement

    (a)    A broker’s lien established under this subtitle may be enforced to the same extent as a judgment under the Maryland Rules, including a judicial sale of the lien property to satisfy the amount of the broker’s lien.    (b)    (1)    The right to enforce any broker’s lien under this subtitle expires at the end of 1 year from the day on which the petition to establish the broker’s lien was first filed.        (2)    During the 1-year period the claimant may file a petition in the broker’s lien proceedings to enforce the lien or to execute on any bond given to obtain a release of the lien property from the broker’s lien.        (3)    If a petition to enforce the lien is filed within the 1-year period, the right to a broker’s lien or the broker’s lien, or any bond given to obtain a release of the broker’s lien, shall remain in full force and effect until the conclusion of the enforcement proceedings and after the conclusion of the enforcement proceedings in accordance with the decree entered in the case.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 3 - Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien|Section 14-309 - Other Rights Not Abridged

    Nothing in this subtitle affects the right of any broker, to whom a commercial leasing commission is due and payable under a commercial leasing brokerage agreement, to maintain any personal action against the owner of commercial property or any other person for the commission due and payable.