How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Montana?
In Montana, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Mont. Code §§ 70-24-441(2), 70-24-312(3), 70-24-422(2).
| What | Montana |
|---|---|
| Notice before entry | 24 hours |
| Emergencies | No notice required |
Notes
Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice. Entry: at least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable. Nonpayment: three days after written notice to pay before the landlord may terminate. No rent-increase notice period is published here.
Source
Mont. Code §§ 70-24-441(2), 70-24-312(3), 70-24-422(2) — last checked 2026-09-16.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.
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