Quick Facts
Notice Required
Conditional
Notice Type
Notice (Residential Only)
Statute
Md. Real Property § 9-104
Deadline
120 days from completion
Delivery Method
Certified mail or personal delivery
Key Fact: Maryland
Maryland only requires preliminary notice for residential projects. Commercial projects have no notice requirement, and the 120-day window is one of the longest in the country.
Understanding Maryland Requirements
Maryland has a conditional preliminary notice requirement under Md. Real Property § 9-104. The Notice (Residential Only) is only required under specific circumstances, such as when a Notice of Commencement has been filed on the project or when the work involves certain property types.
Because the notice requirement in Maryland depends on project-specific conditions, subcontractors and suppliers must verify whether a Notice (Residential Only) is needed on each individual job. Missing a required notice when conditions are met can forfeit lien rights entirely.
LienFlash is building support for Maryland's conditional notice requirements. When we launch, our platform will help you determine whether notice is required and automate the filing process when it is.
LienFlash is Coming to Maryland
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