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Montana Notice Requirements for Lease Termination by Tenant
- A month-to-month tenant will be required to inform the landlord that they will be vacating a month before they move out.
- For a fixed-term rental, there is not required notice that must be given if the tenant is leaving when the agreement expires.
- With a week-to-week lease, the tenant should provide the landlord with a seven-day notice to inform them that they will be vacating the property.
Legally Terminating a Lease Early in Montana
- Active members of the military are exempt from a penalty when starting active service.
- If the rental unit violates the health and safety codes of Montana, then the tenant can use what is called a constructive eviction to move out without penalty.
- If the landlord has violated the privacy of the tenant or harassed them, they can end the rental agreement without facing a penalty as well.
Other Montana Templates and Forms
- Residential Lease Agreement
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
- Sublease Agreement
- Rental Application
- Room Rental Agreement
- Eviction Notice
- Commercial Lease Agreement