Maryland's construction industry is highly regulated, requiring stringent notice procedures to secure payment rights. MyCrewTracker empowers Maryland contractors to securely store daily reports, manage project communications, and archive statutory notices.
The 120-Day Notice of Intent to Lien
In Maryland, a mechanics lien is not automatically created by statute; it must be established by a court. Under Real Prop. § 9-104, a subcontractor who does not have a direct contract with the owner must serve a written Notice of Intent to Claim a Lien within 120 days after doing the last work or furnishing the last materials.
Because this 120-day window starts ticking on your last day on the job site, establishing a concrete timeline is critical. MyCrewTracker assists Maryland contractors by using Daily Reports to create a verifiable, date-stamped record of when demobilization occurred, ensuring your back office accurately tracks the 120-day window and securely archives the certified mail delivery receipts.
Maryland Prompt Pay Act
Under Real Prop. § 9-302, Maryland law generally requires property owners to pay contractors within 30 days after the day the owner receives a proper invoice. Once paid, the contractor must pay their subcontractors within 7 days of receiving the funds.
To enforce these rights, contractors must maintain perfect documentation of when invoices were transmitted and received. MyCrewTracker offers a secure cloud repository where Maryland contractors can organize dated payment applications and formal communications to prove statutory compliance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions in Maryland
What is a Maryland Notice of Intent to Claim a Lien?
Under Real Prop. § 9-104, subcontractors without a direct contract with the owner must serve a Notice of Intent within 120 days of their last day of work to preserve their right to petition the court for a mechanics lien.
What is the Maryland Prompt Pay deadline?
Under Real Prop. § 9-302, owners generally have 30 days to pay an approved invoice, and contractors have 7 days to pass that payment down to their subcontractors.
Can MyCrewTracker petition the court for my Maryland lien?
No. MyCrewTracker is a secure document management platform that helps you organize the daily reports, invoices, and delivery receipts you need to prove your case. To officially establish a mechanics lien in Maryland, you must file a petition in the circuit court.
Official Legal Sources
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Notice of Intent to Claim a Lien Real Prop. § 9-104
Maryland Mechanics Lien — Subcontractors must serve a Notice of Intent to Claim a Lien within 120 days of last providing labor or materials.
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Prompt Pay Act Real Prop. § 9-302
Maryland Prompt Pay Act — Owners must pay contractors within 30 days; contractors must pay subs within 7 days of receiving funds.
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