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Montana Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Montana?

Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets no late-fee grace period or cap (full-text search of the act). It only counts late fees as 'rent' when agreed in the rental agreement (§ 70-24-103(14)).

Verified Source: MCA 70-24-103(14); 70-24-101 to -442 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Montana rules

Late fees

No state statute capping late fees was found in MCA tit. 70, chs. 24 and 25 (residential landlord and tenant). The lease terms control.

Verified Source: MCA tit. 70, chs. 24 and 25 (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Montana late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

3 days' written notice to pay or the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.

Verified Source: MCA § 70-24-422(2) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Montana eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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