Montana Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredMontana has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Montana law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Montana compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Montana compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Montana | no interest required |
| Nebraska | no interest required |
| Nevada | no interest required |
| New Hampshire | interest required (deposits held 1+ year) |
| New Jersey | interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- 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. No statutory limit (2 months generally considered reasonable). Nonrefundable fees prohibited - all deposits must be refundable. Return within 10 days if no deductions, 30 days if deductions. Final inspection within 7 days of termination; 24 hours notice for cleaning.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Montana?
- Montana sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Montana?
- Generally within 10–30 days after move-out.
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