Bill > HB416

This bill establishes new requirements for homeowners' associations (HOAs) when seeking to enter a property owned by one of their members. The bill mandates that HOAs must first obtain permission from the property owner before entering, and when requesting entry, they must propose a mutually convenient date and time and specify exactly which part of the property they wish to access. Property owners have the right to require their personal presence or the presence of their own agent during the HOA's entry. The bill defines a homeowners' association as an organization governing a specific geographic area with formal bylaws and the ability to impose assessments that can become property liens. The new rules do not apply to public areas like sidewalks and front pathways, which agents can still access freely, nor do they apply to condominiums with common elements specified in their covenants or to existing recorded easements that benefit the HOA. The legislation aims to protect property owners' privacy and control over their property while providing a clear framework for HOA access.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1282