Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-104
Tenancy At Will -- Termination By Notice
Operative Text
A tenancy or other estate at will, however created, may be terminated by the landlord's giving notice in writing to the tenant, in the manner prescribed in this chapter, to remove from the premises within a period of not less than 1 month, to be specified in the notice; but none of the estates or tenancies embraced by the provisions of 70-15-202 (4) is a tenancy or estate at will.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-104, a tenancy at will — regardless of how it was originally created — can be brought to an end when the landlord delivers a written notice to the tenant requiring them to vacate the premises. That notice must give the tenant at least one month to leave, and it must be delivered in the manner the chapter prescribes. Certain estates or tenancies covered by § 70-15-202(4) are explicitly excluded from this at-will classification and are therefore not governed by this termination procedure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing a tenancy at will in Montana should understand that § 70-27-104 sets a firm floor on the notice period: written notice of at least one month is required before a tenant can be asked to vacate, and that notice must be served in the manner the chapter specifies. Compliant operators typically ensure the written notice clearly states the required move-out date and is delivered according to the statutory method. Before proceeding, operators should also confirm that the tenancy in question is not one of the estates described in § 70-15-202(4), which fall outside the at-will framework entirely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montana tenants in an at-will tenancy are protected by § 70-27-104, which requires a landlord to provide written notice of at least one month before a tenant can be required to leave the premises. If a landlord attempts to terminate occupancy without providing proper written notice in the manner the chapter requires, a tenant may be able to raise that deficiency as a defense in any resulting legal proceeding. Tenants who believe a notice does not comply with § 70-27-104, or who are unsure whether their tenancy falls under § 70-15-202(4), may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for general information about their options.
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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