Montana Residential Lease Agreement
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Montana Legal Requirements
Key MT statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Mont. Code Ann. §70-24-101 et seq.); written lease required for terms over 1 year
- Security deposit capped at 1 month's rent for unfurnished units (§70-25-201); must be returned within 10 days (no deductions) or 30 days (with itemized deductions) after tenancy ends
- Landlord must provide a written inventory of existing damages at move-in if a security deposit is collected
Restrictions & Limits
- Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing tenant's property) is illegal — formal unlawful detainer required (§70-27-101)
- Retaliatory eviction against tenants who report housing code violations or exercise legal rights is prohibited (§70-24-431)
- Landlord cannot include lease terms waiving the tenant's rights under Montana law — such clauses are void (§70-24-109)
Notice Requirements
7-day notice for nonpayment of rent with right to cure; 14-day notice for other lease violations; 30-day notice to terminate month-to-month tenancy (§70-24-422)
Official Statute References
Primary Montana statutes governing this document type.
Montana Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Montana law.
What is Montana's security deposit limit?
Montana limits security deposits to 1 month's rent for unfurnished units (Mont. Code Ann. §70-25-201). The landlord must return the deposit within 10 days (if no deductions) or 30 days (with an itemized written statement of deductions).
Is Montana an at-will eviction state?
No. Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act is unique, but in rental law, landlords still need valid cause and proper notice to evict tenants who are current on rent after the initial probationary period of the tenancy. Evictions without proper notice are unlawful.
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