MCA §70-23-608
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Unit Ownership Act — Foreclosure of Assessment Lien

Foreclosure of assessment liens follows Title 71 Chapter 3 Part 5 (construction lien procedures). The manager may enforce the lien on behalf of the association. An action to recover a money judgment for unpaid common expenses may be maintained without foreclosing or waiving the lien.

Status Active
Effective Jan 1, 1965
Verified Apr 15, 2026
Source Official text

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Statutory Text Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
70-23-608. Foreclosure of lien under claim for common expenses -- action without foreclosure, MCA Toggle navigation MCA Contents Search Help Part Contents  Previous Section Next Section  MCA Contents TITLE 70 CHAPTER 23 Part 6 70-23-608 Foreclosure of lien under claim for common expenses -- action without foreclosure Montana Code Annotated 2025 TITLE 70. PROPERTY CHAPTER 23. UNIT OWNERSHIP ACT -- CONDOMINIUMS Part 6. Conveyances, Liens, and Common Expenses Foreclosure Of Lien Under Claim For Common Expenses -- Action Without Foreclosure 70-23-608 . Foreclosure of lien under claim for common expenses -- action without foreclosure. (1) The proceedings to foreclose liens created by 70-23-607 shall conform as nearly as possible to the proceedings to foreclose liens created by Title 71, chapter 3, part 5. The lien may be enforced by the manager acting on behalf of the association of unit owners. (2) An action to recover a money judgment for unpaid common expenses may be maintained without foreclosing or waiving the lien securing the claim for common expenses. History:  En. Sec. 27, Ch. 120, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 67-2327; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 202, L. 1987. Disclaimer: The Internet version of the Montana Code Annotated is provided as a research tool to users of the Code. In case of inconsistencies resulting from omissions or other errors, the printed version will prevail.
Enforcement
Ref Requirement
Foreclosure of assessment liens follows Title 71 Chapter 3 Part 5 (construction lien procedures).
An action to recover a money judgment for unpaid common expenses may be maintained without foreclosing or waiving the lien.
The manager may enforce the lien on behalf of the association.
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