Landlord Entry Laws in Montana

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Montana?

Under Mont. Code § 70-24-312 (entry); § 70-24-410 (remedies), landlords in Montana must give at least 24 hours' advance notice before entering your rental unit for non-emergency purposes. The statute does not require the notice to be in writing, though written notice is better practice.

Even with proper notice, entry is restricted to reasonable hours.

What is your landlord allowed to enter for in Montana?

Under Mont. Code § 70-24-312 (entry); § 70-24-410 (remedies), permitted entry reasons in Montana include:

• Repairs and maintenance
• Inspections
• Showing to prospective tenants
• Showing to prospective buyers
• Agreed-upon services
• Emergencies

What counts as an emergency in Montana?

Emergency entry permitted without notice. Statute does not define 'emergency'.

What are your remedies if your landlord enters without notice in Montana?

If your landlord violates entry rules in Montana, your remedies under Mont. Code § 70-24-312 (entry); § 70-24-410 (remedies) may include:

• Court order stopping future violations (injunction)
• Right to terminate the lease
• Actual damages

In practice, start by documenting the unauthorized entry (photos, texts, a written log), then send a written objection citing the statute. If violations continue, consult a local tenant-rights attorney or your state's housing court.

Important Montana-specific notes

Montana URLTA (§ 70-24-312) requires at least 24 hours' notice at reasonable times. Notice may be given by conspicuously posting on the main entry door (§ 70-24-312(3)(b)) — a Montana-specific quirk not found in most URLTA adoptions. Remedy under § 70-24-410 is injunctive relief or lease termination plus actual damages; attorney's fees are not listed in the entry-remedy section itself (a separate general fee-shifting provision exists at § 70-24-442).