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Cal. Civ. Code § 49-4-212

Access To Housing Accommodations

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 49-4-212
Blind, visually impaired, and deaf persons are entitled to as full and equal access as other members of the general public to any housing accommodation offered for compensation in this state.
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Plain English

Montana Code Ann. § 49-4-212 establishes that blind, visually impaired, and deaf individuals have the same right to access housing accommodations offered for compensation as any other member of the general public. The provision applies broadly to any compensated housing arrangement in the state, meaning no such person may be treated differently or excluded on the basis of these characteristics. This rule reflects a baseline equality standard for housing access in Montana.

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For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 49-4-212, operators of rental housing in Montana are expected to treat blind, visually impaired, and deaf applicants and residents on equal footing with all other prospective or current tenants. Compliant operators generally avoid policies, screening criteria, or practices that would single out or disadvantage individuals based on visual or hearing impairment. Reviewing leasing procedures and staff training to ensure consistency with this equal-access standard is a common practice among operators seeking to comply.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mont. Code Ann. § 49-4-212 affirms that blind, visually impaired, and deaf individuals are entitled to full and equal access to compensated housing in Montana. If a landlord's actions or policies appear to deny or limit that access based on visual or hearing impairment, a tenant may have grounds to raise this provision as a basis for a complaint or legal claim. Tenant-rights organizations and the Montana Human Rights Bureau are among the resources that can provide general information about enforcement paths available under this provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-510
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-305
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-505
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-504
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-510
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-505
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-506
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-305
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-504
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-501
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-305
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-4-203
Mont. Code Ann. § 49-4-203

Related Rules

§ 966.7
§ 966.7 Accommodation of persons with disabilities.
§ 982.316
§ 982.316 Live-in aide.
§ 2.6
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0490/chapter_0040/part_0020/section_0120/0490-0040-0020-0120.html
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