Montana HB761 revises laws on residential covenants to protect property owners' rights.

Montana HB761 amends residential covenant laws to ensure that homeowners' associations cannot enforce restrictions that are more onerous than those in place when the property was acquired. The bill prohibits associations from enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that limit property use unless the owner consents in writing. It also requires homeowners to record exceptions with the county clerk and recorder. The changes apply to covenants adopted or amended after the bill's effective date, preserving existing covenants and not creating a private right of action for past actions.

Montana HB761 revises laws on residential covenants to protect property owners' rights.

Montana HB761 amends residential covenant laws to ensure that homeowners' associations cannot enforce restrictions that are more onerous than those in place when the property was acquired. The bill prohibits associations from enforcing covenants, conditions, or restrictions that limit property use unless the owner consents in writing. It also requires homeowners to record exceptions with the county clerk and recorder. The changes apply to covenants adopted or amended after the bill's effective date, preserving existing covenants and not creating a private right of action for past actions.