Montana Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations § 27-2-218. Actions against real estate appraisers, real estate appraisal firms, and appraisal management companies

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an action for damages or other relief arising from an appraisal or appraisal review conducted by a real estate appraiser, real estate appraisal firm, or appraisal management company may not be commenced more than 5 years after the day the appraisal or appraisal review was completed.

(2) An action subject to the period of limitation found in 27-2-202(1) arising from an appraisal or appraisal review conducted by a real estate appraiser, real estate appraisal firm, or appraisal management company may not be commenced more than 8 years after the day the appraisal or appraisal review was completed.

(3) This section may not be construed as extending the period prescribed by the laws of this state for the bringing of any action.

(4) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Appraisal” has the same meaning as provided in 37-54-102.

(b) “Appraisal management company” means an entity registered under Title 37, chapter 54, part 5.

(d) “Real estate appraisal firm” means an entity engaging a real estate appraiser as an owner, member, shareholder, partner, employee, or independent contractor to perform an appraisal or appraisal review.

(e) “Real estate appraiser” means an individual licensed or certified under Title 37, chapter 54.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations § 27-2-218. Actions against real estate appraisers, real estate appraisal firms, and appraisal management companies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-27-civil-liability-remedies-and-limitations/mt-code-ann-sect-27-2-218/

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