Ridge Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Inc. v. Brennen

RAKER, Judge.

The question in this case is whether a subcontractor who works on an addition to an existing home can impose a mechanic’s lien on the home when the homeowner has already paid the general contractor for the subcontractor’s services. *338The Circuit Court for Baltimore County granted summary judgment to respondents, Robert and Elizabeth Brennen, based on Maryland Code (1974, 1999 RepLVoL, 2001 Supp.) § 9-104(f)(3) of the Real Property Article, which limits the right of a subcontractor to obtain a mechanic’s hen on a single family dwelling.1 The Court of Special Appeals affirmed. Ridge…