United States · MT

Montana landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Montana landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 10 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Montana residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

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Notable Montana quirk

10-day deposit return when there are no deductions — one of the fastest.

Eviction timelines in Montana

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Montana.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)