Montana Tenant Rights Laws
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Choosing to enter into a residential lease is an important decision. Before doing so, it's a good idea to read the lease carefully to be sure you understand your rights and obligations under the contract. It's also smart to understand your state's laws governing residential landlords and tenants. If you are a renter in Big Sky Country, read on to learn more about Montana tenants' rights laws.
Montana Tenants Rights Laws at a Glance
Montana has state laws that limit some aspects of the landlord/tenant relationship. For example, while Montana chooses not to limit how much a landlord can require you to pay as a security deposit, the law does set time limits for the return of your security deposit or itemized list of deductions when you move out.
Montana also has regulations ensuring that landlords provide tenants with safe and habitable living environments. This includes your right as a tenant to "repair and deduct," where you pay for an important repair and deduct it from your rent payment if your landlord unreasonably fails to make such critical repairs.
The below chart provides more details about Montana tenants' rights laws at a glance.
Statutes |
Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 |
Security Deposits |
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Paying Rent |
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Living Conditions |
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Discrimination |
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Ending or Renewing a Tenancy |
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Retaliation |
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Note: State regulations are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Related: Montana Tenants' Rights Resources
- Montana Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
- Tenant Rights, Laws, and Protections: Montana
- Landlord Tenant Law - Evictions
- Tenants' Rights Basics
- Landlord Tenant Disputes FAQs
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