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How long do you have to file a lien in Maryland?

File a petition to establish the lien in circuit court within 180 days after the work is finished or materials furnished. A subcontractor also gives the owner written notice of intention within 120 days.

Statute: Md. Code, Real Prop. § 9-105(a) · Md. Code, Real Prop. § 9-104(a)

Notice deadlines before the lien, and the lawsuit deadline after it, are on the Maryland page. Those dates depend on who hired you and the kind of property.

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Maryland notice of intent to claim a lien: 120 days

This answer is the Maryland rule only. Lien deadlines are different in every state.

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Check the current statute or ask a construction attorney in that state before you rely on a date. Job Clock does not file liens, mail notices, pull permits, or give legal advice.