37-54-412. Collection of appraisal fees. A person who performs independent appraisal services as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser in this state may not bring an action in any court in this state to collect compensation for the performance of those services unless the person alleges and proves that the person held a valid license or certificate at all times during the performance of those services.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 37-54-412

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Appraisal: means the practice of developing an opinion of the value of real property in conformance with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice as developed by the appraisal foundation. See Montana Code 37-54-102
  • Appraiser: means an individual who holds a license or certification to complete an appraisal assignment in the state where the real property that is the subject of the appraisal assignment is located. See Montana Code 37-54-102
  • Person: means an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity. See Montana Code 37-54-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201