This bill proposes revisions to Montana's property laws, specifically addressing the removal of fixtures by tenants and the creation of new lots or parcels. It amends Section 70-18-102 to allow tenants to remove fixtures from leased premises without causing damage, provided the fixtures are not integral to the property. Additionally, it introduces a provision for judicial resolution of ownership for individuals who have developed fixed improvements and paid property taxes on those improvements separately from the land.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 76-25-402 to clarify exemptions to subdivision review laws. It allows for the creation of more than four new lots or parcels under certain conditions, such as when litigants seek recordable lot lines for land they occupy and pay taxes on. The bill also outlines the process for court-ordered divisions of land and includes various exemptions related to property divisions, such as those for agricultural purposes, cemetery lots, and utility sites. Overall, the bill aims to streamline property management and clarify legal processes related to property ownership and subdivision.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 70-18-102, 76-25-402