Cal. Civ. Code § 70-27-210
Relief Against Forfeiture Of Lease In Case Of Hardship
Operative Text
(1) The court may relieve a tenant against a forfeiture of a lease and restore the tenant to the tenant's former estate in the case of hardship when application for relief is made within 30 days after the forfeiture is declared by the judgment of the court, as provided in 70-27-205 . (2) The application may be made by a tenant or subtenant or mortgagee of the term or any person interested in the continuance of the term. It must be made upon petition, setting forth the facts upon which relief is sought, and must be verified by the applicant. (3) Notice of the application with a copy of the petition must be served on the plaintiff in the judgment, who may appear and contest the application. (4) The application may not be granted except on condition that full payment of rent due or full performance of conditions or covenants stipulated, as far as is practicable, is made.
Montana Code § 70-27-210 establishes a legal mechanism by which a court may undo a lease forfeiture and reinstate a tenant's rights to the property when hardship is shown. The request must be filed within 30 days of the court's forfeiture judgment, and it is open not only to the tenant but also to subtenants, mortgagees, or others with an interest in the lease continuing. Relief is only available if the applicant can demonstrate full payment of overdue rent or full performance of any breached conditions, to the extent that is practicable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-210, a landlord who has obtained a forfeiture judgment should be aware that the matter may not be fully resolved for up to 30 days, during which an eligible party may petition the court to reverse the forfeiture. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough records of all unpaid rent, lease violations, and prior notices, since the court will evaluate whether the applicant has made full payment or performance before granting any relief. Landlords named in such a judgment have the right to receive notice of any petition and to appear in court to contest the application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-27-210 gives tenants, subtenants, mortgagees, and others with a continuing interest in a lease the right to ask a court to restore the tenancy after a forfeiture judgment, provided the application is filed within 30 days of that judgment. The petition must be written, verified by the applicant, and must explain the hardship and the facts supporting relief; the court will only grant it if overdue rent is paid or breached conditions are remedied as fully as practicable. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the petition process and the 30-day deadline.
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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