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How long does a judgment lien last in Maryland? A judgment lien in Maryland will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for 12 years.

To establish a lien, a contractor or subcontractor must file a petition in the circuit court for the county where the property is located within 180 days after completing work on the property or providing materials. It can be difficult to determine the work completion date. Notice For Subcontractors.

Maryland is a consumer-friendly state. The statute of limitations allows a creditor three years to collect on debts. That's a shorter timeframe than many states. There also are limits on how long a debt collector has to collect on a debt.

12-year limit on collecting money on a judgment The 12-year limit starts at the date of the judgment, which is often the date the creditor went to court. If a court ordered you to pay a creditor money more than 12 years ago, the creditor will not be able to enforce that debt against you.

A creditor who obtains a judgment against you is the "judgment creditor." You are the "judgment debtor" in the case. A judgment lasts for 12 years and the plaintiff can renew the judgment for another 12 years.

(2) If the property is subject to a special valuation under § 7-211 of this article, a lien: (i) arises on the date on which the interest in the property vests in possession; and (ii) continues for 20 years.