Section 9-301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-301. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Contract.-  

(1) "Contract" means an agreement of any kind or nature, express or implied, for doing work or furnishing materials, or both, for or about a building. 

(2) "Contract" includes an agreement for: 

(i) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a building; 

(ii) The drilling and installation of wells to supply water; 

(iii) The construction or installation of any swimming pool or fencing; 

(iv) The grading, filling, landscaping, and paving of the premises; 

(v) The installation of waterlines, sanitary sewers, storm drains, or streets; or 

(vi) The erection, repair, rebuilding, or improvement of a wharf. 

(c)  Contractor.- "Contractor" means a person who has a contract with an owner. 

(d)  Owner.- "Owner" means: 

(1) The owner of the land; or 

(2) An owner's tenant for life or for years, provided the tenant enters into the contract with the contractor. 

(e)  Subcontractor.-  

(1) "Subcontractor" means a person who has a contract with anyone except the owner or the owner's agent. 

(2) "Subcontractor" includes a supplier. 

(f)  Undisputed amount.- "Undisputed amount" means an amount owed on a contract for which there is no good faith dispute, including any retainage withheld. 
 

[1989, ch. 553.]