Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
REAL PROPERTY |
TITLE 9. STATUTORY LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY |
SUBTITLE 3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
§ 9-303. Remedies
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(a) In general. -- 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) Attorneys' fees. -- 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.