Montana Lease Agreement PDF
Montana at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: No statutory cap · Deposit Return Deadline: 10 days (no deductions); 30 days (with deductions) · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 30 days
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Lease Agreements in Montana
Montana landlord-tenant law is governed by Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101 et seq. Montana has no cap on security deposits, which must be returned within 10 days (no deductions) or 30 days (with deductions).
Montana has no rent control. The eviction process requires a 3-day notice for non-payment. Landlords must give 24 hours' notice before entering for non-emergency purposes.
Montana Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Montana Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | No statutory cap |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 10 days (no deductions); 30 days (with deductions) |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 3-Day Notice |
| Landlord Entry Notice | 24 hours |
| Rent Control | None |
| Governing Law | Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101 |
Montana Legal Requirements
- Deposits must be returned within 10 days (no deductions) or 30 days (with itemized deductions).
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- 24 hours' advance notice required before landlord entry.
- Landlords must maintain premises in habitable condition.
Montana Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Montana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.