Montana Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Montana law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Montana landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Montana lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 10–30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 4 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 2 disclosures required |
Montana lease law guides
- Montana Security Deposit Limitno statutory limit
- Montana Deposit Return Deadline10–30 days
- Montana Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Montana Landlord Entry Notice24 hours
- Montana Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Montana Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Montana Prohibited Lease Clauses4 restricted clause types
- Montana Required Disclosures2 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Montana law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rightsLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
All 4 prohibited clause types in Montana, with statute citations →
Disclosures Montana landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Move-In Checklist
What each required disclosure covers in Montana, with citations →
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Montana lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Montana?
- Montana sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, so the amount is negotiated in the lease. Conditions can apply — see the Montana security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Montana?
- Generally 10–30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Montana deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Montana?
- No statewide statute requires it in Montana, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Montana deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Montana?
- Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Montana landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Montana?
- Montana sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Montana late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Montana?
- There is no statutory grace period in Montana; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Montana rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Montana?
- Montana law restricts 4 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Montana?
- Montana requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Move-in checklist required when collecting security deposit).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.