30 days
to return a deposit
State rules · MT
Montana landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Montana, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Montana, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No statewide rule
late fees
No fixed period
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Montana law sets no fixed number of days’ notice for a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Montana landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.
$7,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 (MCA Title 70, Ch. 24) and Residential Tenants’ Security Deposits Act (MCA Title 70, Ch. 25).
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