Montana § 15-16-403 - Lien On Real Property And Improvements
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 15-16-403 — Lien On Real Property And Improvements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-16-403. Lien On Real Property And Improvements
Lien on real property and improvements. Every tax due upon real property is a lien against the property assessed, and every tax due upon improvements upon real estate assessed to other than the owner of the real estate is a lien upon the land and improvements, which several liens attach as of January 1 in each year. A person who issues a check, draft, converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order for the payment of real property taxes is subject to the liability provided in 27-1-717 if the instrument is dishonored or if the issuer stops payment with the intent to fraudulently defeat a possessory lien or defraud the payee.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 15-16-403
What does Montana Code Annotated § 15-16-403 cover?
Section 15-16-403 ("Lien On Real Property And Improvements") 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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