Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Purpose of This Resource
This website is an educational governance research tool created for members of Lone Pine Ranches No. 1, a homeowners association located in Flathead County, Montana. It provides document-based analysis of the community's governing documents — including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, recorded amendments, and applicable Montana statutes — to help members understand their rights, obligations, and the governance procedures that apply to their community.
Not Legal Advice
Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this resource. The information presented here reflects an analysis of publicly recorded governing documents and applicable Montana law, but it is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney. If you need legal advice regarding your specific situation, rights, or obligations as a member of Lone Pine Ranches No. 1 or any other homeowners association, you should consult an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana.
No Warranty of Accuracy
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, the creators of this resource make no guarantee, warranty, or representation regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the content. Governing documents may have been amended, statutes may have changed, and court interpretations may have evolved since this content was prepared. Users are encouraged to verify all information against the original recorded documents available through the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder's office and current Montana Code Annotated.
Document Sources
The analyses on this website are based on the following publicly recorded and publicly available documents:
- Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions for Lone Pine Ranches No. 1, recorded 1973, Flathead County, Montana
- Articles of Incorporation for Lone Pine Ranches No. 1 Homeowners Association
- Bylaws of Lone Pine Ranches No. 1 Homeowners Association
- Recorded amendments (1977 Water Well Amendment, Book 645, Page 690; 1995 amendments, Reception Numbers 96092/5110 and 96092/5120)
- Montana Code Annotated, including but not limited to Title 35, Chapter 2 (Nonprofit Corporations); Title 70, Chapter 17 (Property Restrictions); Title 70, Chapter 23 (Unit Ownership Act provisions applied by analogy)
- Montana Supreme Court decisions including Ducham v. Tuma, 265 Mont. 436 (1994); Brandt v. R&R Mountain Escapes, LLC (2025); Myers v. Kleinhans, 2024 MT 208
- Board meeting minutes, correspondence, and public statements by board members
AI-Assisted Content
This website includes an AI-powered research assistant. The AI assistant is trained on the community's governing documents and applicable Montana law. While it aims to provide accurate, document-based responses, AI-generated content may contain errors and should always be independently verified against the original source documents. The AI assistant does not provide legal advice.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall the creators, contributors, or hosts of this resource be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on the information provided on this website. You use this resource entirely at your own risk.
Fair Use & First Amendment
This resource is published in good faith as a tool for community education and governance transparency. All references to governing documents, statutes, court decisions, meeting minutes, and public statements by association officers are made for purposes of commentary, analysis, and education — activities protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Montana's Constitutional protections for free speech (Article II, Section 7, Montana Constitution). Montana's anti-SLAPP protections (HB 292, effective October 1, 2023) provide additional safeguards against retaliatory litigation aimed at suppressing legitimate community discourse.
Independence
This resource is independently maintained. It is not published, endorsed, authorized, or controlled by the Lone Pine Ranches No. 1 HOA Board of Directors or any property management company. It represents the independent research and analysis of community members exercising their rights to participate in HOA governance.
Contact
If you believe any information on this website is inaccurate or if you have questions about the content presented, please contact the site administrator directly. Corrections supported by documented evidence will be made promptly.