Ending a Month to Month Tenancy
MCA 70-24-441 — 30 days' written notice for month to month, 7 days for week to week
| Tenancy | Written notice |
|---|---|
| TenancyWeek to week | Written noticeAt least 7 days before the date given |
| TenancyMonth to month | Written noticeAt least 30 days before the date given, at any time in the month |
Who handles this in Montana: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Montana directory.
The tenancy ends on the date designated, whatever the rent period, and unless otherwise agreed, rent is apportioned day by day.
A tenant who leaves early. If a tenant abandons the unit, the landlord makes reasonable efforts to rent it at a fair rent. A new tenancy ends the old agreement on its start date, and a landlord who makes no such effort ends it as of the day the landlord learned of the abandonment.
Sources for this section (2)
- MCA 70-24-441 — Termination by landlord or tenant
- MCA 70-24-426 — Remedies for absence or abandonment
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Montana attorney.