Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-111
Notice Of No Contact
Operative Text
(1) Except as provided in 45-5-209 , a notice of no contact to a landlord for the benefit of a tenant or to a tenant for the benefit of a landlord may only be authorized pursuant to an order of no contact issued by a court of competent jurisdiction if the person receiving the notice of no contact is acting in accordance with the provisions of Title 70, chapter 24, 25, or 33. (2) Except as provided by 45-5-209 or this section, or if issued pursuant to an order of protection issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, a notice of no contact to a landlord for the benefit of a tenant or to a tenant for the benefit of a landlord is invalid.
Montana Code § 70-24-111 establishes strict limits on when a "notice of no contact" can be issued between a landlord and a tenant. Such a notice — whether directed at a landlord for a tenant's benefit or at a tenant for a landlord's benefit — is only valid if it is authorized by a court order of no contact or, in certain circumstances, an order of protection issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. Any notice of no contact that falls outside these court-authorized channels, and is not otherwise permitted under § 45-5-209, is explicitly deemed invalid under Montana law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-111, property owners and managers should be aware that a notice of no contact cannot be used to restrict a tenant's access or communications unless it originates from a valid court order. Operators who are acting in compliance with Montana's residential landlord-tenant statutes (Title 70, chapters 24, 25, or 33) generally cannot be subjected to a valid no-contact notice outside of a proper court proceeding. Landlords who receive a notice of no contact that does not appear to stem from a court order or an applicable statutory exception may have grounds to question its validity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-111 provides tenants with a clear protection: a notice of no contact directed at a landlord on a tenant's behalf is only enforceable when issued through a court of competent jurisdiction or as otherwise allowed under § 45-5-209. Tenants who believe a no-contact notice has been improperly issued or used against them may consider raising the provision's validity requirements as a defense in any related legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Montana can help individuals understand how this section interacts with orders of protection and other court processes.
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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