Montana HOA & Condo Association Laws
Montana condominiums are governed by the Unit Ownership Act, and 2019/2021 legislation limited HOA power to impose new restrictions on existing owners without consent, a notable owner-rights stance.
Which statutes apply in Montana?
- Condominiums
- Montana Unit Ownership Act (Mont. Code Ann. § 70-23-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Mont. Code Ann. § 70-17-901 et seq. (HOA restrictions)
Key compliance rules for Montana boards and managers
- Unit Ownership Act covers creation, common elements, and assessments
- SB 300-era limits: new covenants generally can’t bind non-consenting existing owners
- Documents and nonprofit law control day-to-day governance
Resale and disclosure requirements
No comprehensive statutory resale certificate; associations issue assessment statements per documents.
Running associations in Montana?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Montana compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Montana?
Condominiums in Montana are governed by the Montana Unit Ownership Act (Mont. Code Ann. § 70-23-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Mont. Code Ann. § 70-17-901 et seq. (HOA restrictions).
Are resale disclosures required in Montana?
No comprehensive statutory resale certificate; associations issue assessment statements per documents.
What software helps Montana associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Montana compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Montana before acting.