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How much interest am I able to charge on a construction contract that the debtor is 11 months late to pay on.In my contract I write 3% added a month 24% annual. Is this within Marylands laws?

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Contract signed by property owner agreed to amount. Property owner paid half amount after job was completed. My contract specifies the conditions listed in above question. Am I able to include those additional fees or is there any Maryland law that entitles me to collect more additional fees than what are outlined in my contract? I am a residential contractor

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Jun 27, 2019
That's a good question, and I'll admit I'm not an expert on Maryland's limitations on interest penalties. That being said, this looks like a helpful resource from FindLaw on that subject: Maryland Interest Rates Laws.

For a little more insight, it might be helpful to reach out to a local Maryland attorney who's familiar with collections or business litigation. They might be a little more in tune with Maryland's limitations on interest.
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