Condominium and HOA records access in Montana

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Montana
Who may requestUnit owners; members of incorporated associations
DeadlineCondos: weekdays; 5 business days' notice if incorporated
FeesNo caps; copies at cost if incorporated
ComplaintsDistrict court; no state regulator
PenaltyNo fine; costs and attorney fees unless good faith
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Montana, the law sets who may see the records of an association of unit owners, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit owners; members of incorporated associations.

Deadlines

Convenient weekday hours; 5 business days' notice.

Fees

CertificateCondo unpaid-charges statement, binding; no cap
Other documentsCondo books open to examine; nonprofits: copies at cost

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainDistrict court; no state regulator
Penalty for not complyingNo fine; costs and attorney fees unless good faith

References

  1. MCA 70-23-606 Records of receipts and expenditures affecting common elements, inspection.
  2. MCA 70-23-611 Joint liability; statement of unpaid charges.
  3. MCA 70-23-613 Disclosure by seller, 72-hour delay.
  4. MCA 35-2-906 Corporate records.
  5. MCA 35-2-907 Inspection of records by members.
  6. MCA 35-2-908 Scope of inspection rights.
  7. MCA 35-2-909 Court-ordered inspection.
  8. MCA 35-2-910 Limitations on use of membership list.
  9. HJ 50 enrolled resolution.
  10. MCA 70-23-102, 70-23-103, 70-23-307, 70-23-506, 70-17-212, 35-2-911 (MCA 2025).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.