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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-33-322

Notice Of Extended Absence

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
effective 10/22/2026MontanaLease Requirements

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-33-322
The rental agreement may require that the tenant notify the landlord of an anticipated extended absence from the premises in excess of 7 days not later than the first day of the extended absence.
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Plain English

Montana Code § 70-33-322 addresses how rental agreements may handle extended tenant absences. Under this provision, a lease can include a clause requiring tenants to give advance notice when they plan to be away from the rental unit for more than 7 consecutive days, with that notice due no later than the first day of the absence. The rule is permissive — it allows landlords to include such a requirement in the lease, but does not automatically impose the obligation on all tenants statewide.

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For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-322, landlords who want advance notice of extended tenant absences must include an explicit clause in the rental agreement to that effect. A compliant operator typically drafts lease language specifying that tenants must notify management by the first day of any absence expected to exceed 7 days, and ensures that requirement is clearly communicated at lease signing. Without such a clause in the written agreement, this notice obligation generally does not apply.

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. § 70-33-322 means that a landlord can only require extended-absence notice if that obligation is written into the rental agreement — it is not an automatic legal duty. Tenants can review their lease to determine whether such a clause exists and what it requires before planning a lengthy trip. If there is a dispute about whether this provision was properly included or enforced, tenant-rights organizations in Montana can help explain available options, including whether a violation could be raised as a defense in a related proceeding.

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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-426
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-311
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-106
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-321
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-431
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-302
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-405
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-321
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-303
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-409
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-404
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-106
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-422

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0330/part_0030/section_0220/0700-0330-0030-0220.html
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