Our initial scan found 8 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Blackwood Groves Owners Association’s website against current Montana (MCA Title 70 Ch. 23 & Title 35 Ch. 2) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Blackwood Groves Owners Association Bylaws Nov 2022 · Sec. 6 · Page 7
Fining or member suspension provision authorizes sanctions without 15-day prior written notice and fair hearing procedure required under Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 and § 70-23-308.
Operative Clause · Sec. 6 (Page 7)
“H. To pay for the expenses of the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the general Common Areas and to approve payment vouchers either at regular or special meetings.”
Why It’s Flagged
Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 & § 70-23-308; ARM 24.210.641
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 (Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act) and § 70-23-308 (Montana Unit Ownership Act), any proceeding or procedure challenging or disciplining a member—including suspending membership privileges or imposing disciplinary fines—must be carried out in good faith and in a fair and reasonable manner, requiring at least 15 days’ prior written notice by first-class or certified mail stating the reasons and an opportunity for the member to be heard orally or in writing at least 5 days before the effective date of the sanction.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 and § 70-23-308, no fine or suspension of member rights shall be imposed except pursuant to a written schedule and a fair and reasonable procedure carried out in good faith that provides: (a) not less than 15 days' prior written notice of the proposed fine or suspension and the reasons therefor.
2(b) an opportunity for the member to be heard, orally or in writing, not less than 5 days before the effective date of the fine or suspension.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
7 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 7 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
CC&Rs & Declaration HierarchyBylaws, Elections & QuorumArchitectural Review (ARC)Fines, Hearings & Due ProcessLeasing & Rental RestrictionsReserve Studies & AssessmentsOfficial Records InspectionMCA Title 70 Ch. 23 & Title 35 Ch. 2 & Federal Preemption
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Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Montana statutes (MCA Title 70 Ch. 23 & Title 35 Ch. 2), Federal law, and local codes.
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Blackwood Groves Owners Association & Montana Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Blackwood Groves Owners Association’s governing documents under MCA Title 70 Ch. 23 & Title 35 Ch. 2.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Blackwood Groves Owners Association in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Blackwood Groves Owners Association (Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana), including Blackwood Groves Owners Association Bylaws Nov 2022 and Blackwood Groves Architectural Design Guidelines Nov 2022 (primary excerpt: Blackwood Groves Owners Association Bylaws Nov 2022), parsing 103 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 & § 70-23-308; ARM 24.210.641 and Montana Unit Ownership Act (MCA § 70-23-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (MCA Title 35, Ch. 2).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Blackwood Groves Owners Association’s governing documents flag 8 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Montana Unit Ownership Act (MCA § 70-23-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (MCA Title 35, Ch. 2) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 8 flagged clauses highlight areas where Blackwood Groves Owners Association’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check Montana HOA governing documents under MCA Title 70 Ch. 23 & Title 35 Ch. 2 for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), Montana Unit Ownership Act (MCA § 70-23-101) & Nonprofit Corporation Act (MCA Title 35, Ch. 2), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (Mont. Code Ann. § 35-2-521 & § 70-23-308; ARM 24.210.641), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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