Montana Notice & Entry Laws

Montana requires landlords to give tenants at least 24 hours advance notice before entering the rental unit for non-emergency purposes, and entry must be at a reasonable time.

Key Rules

Notice Required
24 hours advance notice for non-emergency entry
Emergency Entry
Permitted without prior notice in emergency situations
Permissible Reasons
Repairs, inspections, showing unit to prospective tenants or buyers
Time Of Entry
Must be at a reasonable time

Applicable Statutes

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Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-312

Landlord's right of access: landlord must give at least 24 hours advance notice before entering the unit for repairs, inspections, or to show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers. Entry must be at a reasonable time.

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