Md. Code, Real Prop. § 14-201

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise. (b) (1) “Contract” means a real covenant running with the land or a contract recorded among the land records of a county or Baltimore City. (2) “Contract” includes a: (i) Declaration or bylaws recorded under the provisions of the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time–Sharing Act; or (ii) Regulated sustainable energy contract recorded under the provisions of Title 9, Subtitle 20D of the State Government Article. (c) (1) “Damages” means unpaid sums due under a contract, plus interest accruing on the unpaid sums due under a contract or as provided by law, including fines levied under the Maryland Condominium Act or the Maryland Real Estate Time-Sharing Act. (2) “Damages” does not include consequential or punitive damages. (d) “Lien” means a lien created under this subtitle. (e) “Party” means any person who: (1) Is a signatory to a contract; (2) Is described in a contract as having the benefit of any provision of the contract; or (3) Owns property subject to the provisions of a contract. (f) “Statement of lien” means the statement described under § 14-203(j) of this subtitle.