Montana Landlord Entry Notice Law
Montana landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rented home.
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Montana landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | 24 hours' noticeMCA § 70-24-312 |
|---|---|
| Conditions | At least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter, entry only at reasonable times; no notice in an emergency or where impracticable; posting the notice on the unit's main entry door countsMCA § 70-24-312 |
What Montana law says
How much notice must a Montana landlord give before entering a rental?
Montana landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering and may come only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable (MCA § 70-24-312(3)).
How Montana compares
17 other verified jurisdictions use 24 hours; 9 require more.
South Dakota follows the same rule as Montana; 3 of its 4 neighbors differ.
| Notice before entry | States |
|---|---|
| 24 hours | Montana, South Dakota |
| No statewide rule | Idaho, Wyoming |
| No fixed number of hours | North Dakota |
Other Montana rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capMCA Title 70, ch. 25 (no cap), MCA § 70-25-101(4) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 10 days after the lease endsMCA § 70-25-202(1)(a), (b) |
| Late-fee cap | No state capMCA Title 70, ch. 24 (no late-fee limit), MCA § 70-24-404 |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleMCA § 70-24-201, MCA § 70-24-441 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or vacate)MCA 70-24-422(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)MCA § 70-24-441 |