§14–909.

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MD Code › Article grp › Title 14 › Subtitle 9 › Section 14-909

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(a) If a service agreement that is in violation of § 14–903 of this subtitle is recorded, any person with an interest in the residential property that is subject to a lien arising from the service agreement may bring an action against the service provider in the circuit court of the county where the residential property is located to request a determination that the service agreement is void and unenforceable under this subtitle.

(b) If a service agreement is determined to be void and unenforceable under subsection (a) of this section, the person who brought the action may seek:

(1) Compensatory damages; and

(2) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

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