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Maryland Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Maryland requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.

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Maryland is High Risk for Suppliers

Maryland is High Risk for Suppliers Maryland has strict deadlines. Always calculate your specific deadline based on your last furnishing date.

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	180 days from last furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	1 year from petition filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 1-year enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Notice of lien claim within 120 days of last furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

180 days from last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

1 year from petition filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

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