Howard Chertkof & Co. v. Gimbel

This appeal involves a real estate broker’s entitlement to a commission in connection with a commercial lease. In decid*121ing the case, we have the opportunity to discuss the procedures set forth in Maryland Code (1974, 1996 Repl.Vol.), § 14-301 et seq. of the Real Property Article (“RP”), which prescribe both how a broker establishes a lien and, more particular to this case, how the owner responds to that effort.

All of the individuals involved in the controversy are the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the late David W. and Annie Chertkof. As a result of the dispute, appellant, Howard…