Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-101
Application And Jurisdiction
Operative Text
(1) This chapter, except as it relates to forcible detainer as defined in 70-27-103 (2) only and as it relates to forcible entry, does not apply to arrangements governed by chapter 24 of this title. (2) The district court of the county in which the property or some part of it is situated shall have jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter, provided that justices' courts, within their respective counties, shall have concurrent jurisdiction.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-101 establishes the scope and court jurisdiction for Montana's unlawful detainer and eviction proceedings. The chapter generally does not apply to residential landlord-tenant arrangements governed by Title 70, Chapter 24 of Montana law, with the limited exception that forcible detainer and forcible entry claims may still proceed under this chapter even for those arrangements. When proceedings do fall under this chapter, both district courts and justices' courts in the county where the property is located share authority to hear the case.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-101, property owners and managers handling eviction or detainer actions need to be aware of which legal framework governs their rental arrangement. If the tenancy is covered by Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Title 70, Chapter 24), most provisions of this chapter will not apply — though forcible entry and forcible detainer claims remain available. Operators generally confirm the correct statutory framework and file proceedings in the appropriate county court, whether that is the district court or the local justices' court, both of which hold concurrent jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-101 is relevant to renters because it defines when and where eviction-related proceedings can be brought against them. Tenants covered by Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Title 70, Chapter 24) have the protection that most of this chapter's provisions do not apply to their tenancy, except in cases involving forcible entry or forcible detainer. Renters who receive court notices should take note of which court — district or justices' court in their county — has issued the proceeding, and may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how this jurisdictional framework affects their situation.
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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