Maryland Mechanic’s Lien

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Below is an overview of the preliminary steps for filing a mechanic’s lien in the state of Maryland.

COMMERCIAL:

  • Upfront Notice: BICA sends a Courtesy Notice.
  • Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
    • Notice of Intention to Claim a Lien:
      • Required to be sent to the Owner within 120 days of last delivery.
      • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.

RESIDENTIAL:

  • Same handlings as for Commercial jobs.

PUBLIC:

  • Upfront Notice: BICA sends a Courtesy Notice.
  • Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
    • 90-Day Notice to Contractor:
      • Required of a supplier or sub-subcontractor who has a contract with a subcontractor or lower tier.
      • Required within 90 days of last delivery.
      • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.

 Throughout our site you can find more resources on the process of filing mechanic’s liens and preliminary notices. If you’re ready to get started, be sure to reach out to us on our contact page, or call us at (800) 722-2422.