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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-101

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-101
This chapter may be cited as "The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977".
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Plain English

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101 establishes the official short title of Montana's primary residential landlord-tenant statute, known as 'The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977.' This provision does not impose any requirements or prohibitions on its own; it simply gives the chapter a formal name used for citation purposes. The Act as a whole governs the rights and responsibilities of residential landlords and tenants throughout the state.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Montana should be aware that the legal framework governing their rental activities is formally titled 'The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977,' as established by Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101. When referencing state law in lease agreements, notices, or legal documents, using this official short title helps ensure clarity and proper citation. The remaining sections of this chapter contain the substantive rules that compliant operators follow.

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

For Tenants

Renters in Montana are protected under a statute formally known as 'The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977,' as named in Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101. When researching rights or looking up specific rules about deposits, repairs, or notices, this is the official title to search for in state law. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with this Act can help explain how its provisions apply to residential rental situations.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-426
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-311
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-321
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-302
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-406
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-406
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-441
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-427
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-427
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-441
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-321
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-303
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-411
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-405

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0240/part_0010/section_0010/0700-0240-0010-0010.html
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