What is the legal process of filing a complaint against a contractor or subcontractor?

Filing a complaint against a contractor or subcontractor in Maryland begins with a Notice of Right to Lien. This document should be provided to the contractor or subcontractor within ninety days of the last day of work performed or the last day of delivery of materials related to the contract. The notice must include a statement of the right to file a mechanic’s lien in order to secure payment for the labor, services, or materials provided for the contract. Once the Notice of Right to Lien has been provided, a mechanic’s lien must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court within 180 days of the last day of work performed or the last day of delivery of materials related to the contract. During the filing process, the lien claimant must provide a description of the labor, services, or materials provided, the address of the property, the name of the contractor or subcontractor, and the amount owed. If the lien is granted, parties on either side can take legal action such as arbitration, mediation, or filing a lawsuit. The court will then order the payment of the lien to the lien claimant and the contractor or subcontractor must pay the lien in full and may be held liable for any court fees or damages caused by the lien.

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