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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 9-303

Redline — January 1, 2019 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2019
(a) In this section, “undisputed amounts” includes any retention proceeds that exceed the amount authorized to be retained under § 9–304 of this subtitle.
(a) In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may: (1) Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and (2) In any action, award to the prevailing party: (i) Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and (ii) Any reasonable costs incurred.
(b) In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may: (1) Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and (2) In any action, award to the prevailing party: (i) Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and (ii) Any reasonable costs incurred.
(b) If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9–302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees.
(c) If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9–302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.