Full question:
I entered into a rent agreement few months back and paid three months’ rent in advance per the rent agreement. Now my landlord refuses to deliver possession of the rental property. I wish to terminate the agreement. Under the law prevailing in Montana, how many days’ notice does a tenant need to provide before terminating the agreement?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Montana
Answer:
According to Montana law (70-24-405, MCA), if a landlord fails to deliver possession of a rental property, the tenant can terminate the rental agreement. The tenant must provide at least five days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination, the landlord is required to return all prepaid rent and security deposits.
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