1. (a) In this section, “undisputed amounts” includes any retention proceeds that exceed the amount authorized to be retained under § 9-304 of this subtitle.

2. (b) In addition to any other remedy provided under any other provision of law, a court of competent jurisdiction, for good cause shown may:

   1. (1) Award any equitable relief for prompt payment of undisputed amounts that it considers necessary, including the enjoining of further violations; and

   2. (2) In any action, award to the prevailing party:

      1. (i) Interest from the date the court determines that the amount owed was due; and
      2. (ii) Any reasonable costs incurred.
3. (c) If a court determines that an owner, contractor, or subcontractor has acted in bad faith by failing to pay any undisputed amounts owed as required under § 9-302 of this subtitle, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 553, § 1, eff. July 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 382, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.