Security Deposits
Information about what a security deposit is and how to be sure that you get your security deposit back.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Repair and Deduct
Information about what to do when your landlord will not fix what he is supposed to fix.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Subletting
Information that explains when you can sublet your rented house or apartment.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Tenant Property Left Behind
Information about what to do if you leave your property behind after moving out of your rented apartment or house.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Your Landlord's Right to Enter Your Rental Unit
Information about when your landlord can and cannot enter your rental unit.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
My Landlord Won't Fix the Heat. Do I Still Have to Pay Rent?
What to do if your landlord won't fix problems in your rental.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Fair Housing Information Sheet: Disability Discrimination in the Housing Application Process
(Separate Website)
This article discusses your legal rights and protections when you are going through a housing application and screening process and you are disabled. This article adresses what questions your landlord can ask you during the application process and when a landlord can lawfully reject your application.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Fair Housing Information Sheet: Using Reasonable Accommodations to Prevent Eviction
(Separate Website)
This article discusses how a request for reasonable accomodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be used to prevent a disabled person from being evicted.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Laws
2007 Montana Code Annotated (MCA)
(Separate Website)
This links to the landlord/tenant section of the online version of the 2007 MCA. These are not all the laws that can apply, just some that may be helpful.
By: Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)
2007 Montana Code Annotated (MCA)
(Separate Website)
This links to the security deposit section of the internet version of the 2007 MCA. These are not all the laws that can apply, just some that may be helpful.
By: Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)