HOA Management in Montana

HOA operations in Montana are primarily governed by the Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act (no comprehensive HOA act) (Mont. Code Ann. §35-2-101 et seq.). Montana does not have a single comprehensive HOA act. Most HOAs operate as nonprofit corporations under the Nonprofit Corporation Act with governance set by their recorded declarations. No specific state regulatory agency oversees HOAs. Condominiums are additionally governed by the Montana Unit Ownership Act (Mont. Code Ann. §70-23-101 et seq.).

Montana does not currently require a state-specific license for community association managers. Montana does not require a state license for community association managers. No state HOA regulatory agency or CAM licensing statute exists. Even without a state mandate, look for professional designations like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM as indicators of competence and professionalism.

Board meeting requirements governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Act and governing documents. Mont. Code Ann. §35-2-525 (2024) permits remote meetings for homeowners associations. Annual meetings typically required. Board members owe fiduciary duties.

Montana does not have a dedicated HOA dispute resolution agency or ombudsman. Disputes are resolved through governing documents procedures, mediation, or litigation in state courts.

HOAs may impose assessments that become liens on the parcel if unpaid. Enforcement follows general lien and foreclosure procedures. Montana does not grant super-priority to HOA assessment liens.

Mont. Code Ann. §35-2-525 added remote meeting authorization for HOAs. The 2023-2024 Local Government Interim Committee studied HOA governance in Montana. HOAs cannot retroactively impose more-onerous use limits without affected owner's written consent. Political election signage protections enacted.

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