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Adjoining landowners are owners of land with common boundaries, and have mutual rights, duties, and obligations related to their adjoining pieces of land.

In Montana, adjoining landowners, also known as adjacent or contiguous property owners, have certain rights and responsibilities concerning their shared property boundaries. These rights and duties are often governed by state statutes and local ordinances. For instance, Montana law requires landowners to maintain fences along boundaries with neighboring properties if they are used for livestock (Montana Code Annotated § 81-4-101). Additionally, landowners have the duty not to use their property in a way that would harm the adjoining property, which includes proper management of water runoff and not creating a nuisance. Disputes between adjoining landowners over boundaries or responsibilities are typically resolved through civil litigation, and it may be necessary to consult with an attorney to address specific issues such as encroachments, easements, or adverse possession claims.

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