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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-102

Forcible Entry Defined

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effective 10/22/2026MontanaLockouts & Self-Help

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-102
Every person is guilty of a forcible entry who either:
(1) by breaking open doors, windows, or other parts of a house or by any kind of violence or circumstance of terror enters upon or into any real property or mining claim; or
(2) after entering peaceably upon real property or mining claim, turns out by force, threats, or menacing conduct the party in possession.
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Plain English

Montana Code § 70-27-102 defines two forms of forcible entry under state law. The first occurs when someone physically breaks into a structure—through doors, windows, or other means—or uses violence or intimidating circumstances to gain access to real property or a mining claim. The second form occurs when someone who initially entered a property peacefully then uses force, threats, or menacing behavior to drive out whoever is lawfully in possession.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-102, a landlord who uses physical force, breaks into a unit, or employs threats or intimidating conduct to remove a tenant from possession may be found to have committed a forcible entry. Compliant property operators rely exclusively on court-supervised eviction processes rather than self-help measures to regain possession of a rental unit. Keeping records of all communications and following lawful eviction procedures are practices generally associated with operating within the bounds of this provision.

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. § 70-27-102 provides a legal definition that may be relevant if a landlord or other party has used force, broken into your home, or used threats to push you out of a property you occupy. This definition can serve as a basis for legal action or as a defense in related proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help explain how this provision may apply to a given situation, and what remedies or complaint pathways may be available under Montana law.

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. § 70-27-103
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-111
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-205

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Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0270/part_0010/section_0020/0700-0270-0010-0020.html
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