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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.

In Maryland, when a mechanic's liens placed on a property has been paid off or satisfied for any reason, the lien should be properly discharged by filing a lien release in the county registry of deeds in the county where the lien was originally recorded.

No, Maryland does not require or provide statutory forms for lien waivers. Because the form and content of lien waivers aren't regulated under Maryland's Mechanics Lien Act, careful attention should be given to the actual terms of the waiver to ensure you're not waiving more than intended.

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.

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.