Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-402
Settlement Of Disputed Claim Or Right
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A claim or right arising under this chapter or on a rental agreement, if disputed in good faith, may be settled by agreement.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-402 establishes that when a landlord and tenant have a genuine, good-faith disagreement over a claim or right—whether it arises from Montana's residential landlord-tenant statutes or from a rental agreement—they are permitted to resolve that dispute through a mutually reached settlement. The provision does not require litigation or a formal proceeding; it expressly recognizes negotiated resolution as a valid path. The key qualifier is that the dispute must be in good faith, meaning neither party can manufacture a sham controversy simply to avoid an obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-402, property owners and managers who face a genuine disagreement with a tenant over a statutory or lease-based claim have a recognized avenue to resolve the matter by mutual agreement rather than through court proceedings. Compliant operators typically document any settlement in writing, clearly identifying the disputed claim, the agreed resolution, and the signatures of both parties. Keeping records of good-faith communications leading up to a settlement can help demonstrate that the resolution was reached legitimately under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-402 gives tenants the ability to negotiate and settle disputes over rights or claims that arise under Montana's landlord-tenant law or a rental agreement, without necessarily going to court. If a disagreement is genuine and both sides act in good faith, any settlement reached is recognized as valid under this provision. Tenants who are uncertain whether a proposed settlement adequately protects their rights may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office before finalizing any agreement.
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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