Montana 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

MCA 70-25-202 generally requires the landlord, within 30 days after termination of tenancy or within 30 days after surrender and acceptance, whichever statutory event occurs first, to provide a written list of rent due and damage/cleaning charges and return any remaining balance.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

General deadline30 days

Check both termination and surrender/acceptance.

Required with withholdingWritten list

Covers rent due and claimed damage/cleaning charges.

Timeline checklist

Date tenancy terminated.
Date premises were surrendered and accepted.
Date written list was delivered/noticed.
Date and method of refund.
Address or other delivery information used.

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Use the current Montana Code and the actual notice/delivery facts. Educational information only.

Official sources

Montana LegislatureMCA 70-25-202 — List of damages and refund ↗

Current 2025 MCA section covering the 30-day statement/refund rule and 10-day no-deduction return rule.

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Security Deposit →10-Day No-Deduction Rule →Cleaning Notice →Move-Out Inspection →