Montana · Notice to vacate

Montana notice to vacate rules

In Montana, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 days.

The rule

Landlord ends month-to-month
30 days
Tenant ends month-to-month
30 days
Week-to-week
7 days
Unpaid rent
3 days
Lease violation
14 days
Unpaid rent
3-day written notice to pay or the rental agreement ends (MCA 70-24-422(2)).
Lease violations
14-day notice with a chance to cure for most breaches. 3 days for unauthorized pets or occupants or verbal abuse; 5 days for a repeat within 6 months.

Law: MCA 70-24-422, 70-24-441

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.