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Md. Code, Real Property § 9–303

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  1. Article - Real Property

(a) In this section, “undisputed amounts” includes any retention proceeds that exceed the amount authorized to be retained under § 9–304 of this subtitle.

(b) In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may:

(1) Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and

(2) In any action, award to the prevailing party:

(i) Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and

(ii) Any reasonable costs incurred.

(c) If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9–302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees.

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