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Montana Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Montana landlords. All citations reference actual Montana statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Mont. Code § 70-25-202
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 30 days (10 days if no deductions). Itemized statement required for any deductions.
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Notice Period Requirements

Mont. Code § 70-24-441
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation: 14 days notice to cure, 3 days for health/safety violations.
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Eviction Process

Mont. Code § 70-24-422
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay. Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure. Court filing required for eviction.
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Late Fee Rules

Mont. Code § 70-24-201
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be agreed upon in lease.
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Lease Termination

Mont. Code § 70-24-441
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military deployment or domestic violence.
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Rent Increase Rules

Mont. Code § 70-24-427
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies.
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Habitability Standards

Mont. Code § 70-24-303
Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition, comply with building codes, keep common areas safe, maintain plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Mont. Code § 70-24-312
Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times for agreed services. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Mont. Code § 49-2-305
Montana Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and familial status.
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