In re: Walker and Walker

In re: Anthony D. Walker and Denicia P. Walker, Misc. No. 8, September Term 2020. Opinion by Hotten, J. CERTIFIED QUESTION OF LAW – STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – LIENS The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland requested the Court of Appeals of Maryland to answer the following certified question: Can a community association’s lien perfected under the Maryland Contract Lien Act, Md. Code Ann., Real Property (“Real Prop.”) §§ 14-201[–206] secure unpaid damages, costs of collection, late charges, and attorney’s fees arising under the association’s governing documents that…