Montana Rent withholding / escrow
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Montana?
In a landlord's suit for unpaid rent where the tenant counterclaims, the court may order the tenant to pay accrued and future rent into court. The court then decides how much each side is owed.
Verified Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-421 · last checked 2026-10-23
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