Montana Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Montana rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Day Notice to Pay or QuitSource: Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-422(2)
Lease violation14 days — tenant may cureSource: Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-422(1)(a)
Unconditional quit3 days — Unauthorized pet or occupant (3-day cure), repeat violation within 6 months (5 days, no cure), destruction of property or creating a safety hazard (3 days, no cure)Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-422(1)(b)–(e)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mailSource: Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108
StatuteMontana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-101 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Montana

Serve the notice exactly as Montana law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Montana?

3 days (3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-422(2). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-108 Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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