Montana HB529 revises procedures for enforcing liens, including changes to summons and hearings.

Montana HB529 revises laws related to the enforcement of liens, modifying the requirements for a summons and an order to show cause. The bill specifies that a hearing may not be held more than 20 working days after the issuance of the order. It also mandates that one copy of the order must be served on the owner by certified mail and another by first-class mail. The bill further details the process for lien enforcement actions, including the locations for filings and hearings, and amends Section 71-3-1203, MCA, to clarify the enforcement of liens through sale.

Montana HB529 revises procedures for enforcing liens, including changes to summons and hearings.

Montana HB529 revises laws related to the enforcement of liens, modifying the requirements for a summons and an order to show cause. The bill specifies that a hearing may not be held more than 20 working days after the issuance of the order. It also mandates that one copy of the order must be served on the owner by certified mail and another by first-class mail. The bill further details the process for lien enforcement actions, including the locations for filings and hearings, and amends Section 71-3-1203, MCA, to clarify the enforcement of liens through sale.