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§ 9-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandReal Property

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Statutory Liens on Real Property (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Construction Contracts (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Real Property, § 9-301
§ 9-301. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Contract
(b)(1) “Contract” means an agreement of any kind or nature, express or implied, for doing work or furnishing materials, or both, for or about a building.
(2) “Contract” includes an agreement for:
(i) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a building;
(ii) The drilling and installation of wells to supply water;
(iii) The construction or installation of any swimming pool or fencing;
(iv) The grading, filling, landscaping, and paving of the premises;
(v) The installation of waterlines, sanitary sewers, storm drains, or streets; or
(vi) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a wharf.
Contractor
(c) “Contractor” means a person who has a contract with an owner.
Owner
(d) “Owner” means:
(1) The owner of the land; or
(2) An owner's tenant for life or for years, provided the tenant enters into the contract with the contractor.
Subcontractor
(e)(1) “Subcontractor” means a person who has a contract with anyone except the owner or the owner's agent.
(2) “Subcontractor” includes a supplier.
Undisputed amount
(f) “Undisputed amount” means an amount owed on a contract for which there is no good faith dispute, including any retainage withheld.

Credits

Added by Acts 1989, c. 553, § 1, eff. July 1, 1989.
MD Code, Real Property, § 9-301, MD REAL PROP § 9-301
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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