Montana § 71-3-526 - Amount Of Lien
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-526 — Amount Of Lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-526. Amount Of Lien
Amount of lien. (1) A person who has furnished services or materials pursuant to a real estate improvement contract is entitled to a lien for the unpaid part of the person's contract price, subject to the provisions of 71-3-524 . (2) A person's lien is reduced by the sum of the liens of persons claiming construction liens through that person.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-526
What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-526 cover?
Section 71-3-526 ("Amount Of Lien") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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