MT SB400

Easements, covenants, conditions, or restrictions on residential property affecting multiple properties require a majority vote of lot owners to adopt, remove, or amend, with all owners given the opportunity to vote

Property owners cannot be deprived of rights to vote on covenants and amendments, vote for HOA officers, speak at HOA meetings, run for HOA boards (if in good standing), or vote on dues increases and litigation

"Opportunity to vote" requires at least 30 days' written notice before in-person voting or a 30-day mail voting period, with proxy voting permitted

For documents requiring unanimous consent or lacking amendment procedures, owners may adopt changes through certified mail notice to all owners, a 30-day voting period, and recording with the county clerk if no owner objects

The act takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to easements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions in existence on or after the effective date