Montana security deposit return deadline calculator
In Montana, the landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (MCA §§ 70-25-101, 70-25-103, 70-25-201, 70-25-202, 70-25-203, 70-25-204). Enter your move-out date to get the exact date.
Montana: deposit (or itemized deductions) due within 30 days.
Add your move-out date to see the deadline.
- 30 days is the latest date, counted from when the tenancy ends or the landlord accepts your surrender of the home, whichever comes first.
- If the inspection finds no damage, no cleaning needed and no unpaid rent, and you can show no utilities are unpaid, the deposit is due within 10 days.
Source: MCA §§ 70-25-101, 70-25-103, 70-25-201, 70-25-202, 70-25-203, 70-25-204 · All Montana deposit rules
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