Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-112
Application Of Security Deposit Laws
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The provisions of this chapter are cohesive with the provisions of Title 70, chapter 25, and the two chapters must be read in conjunction when considering, with regards to the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977, the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, and the availability of remedies and judicial relief to landlords and tenants.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-112 establishes that Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Title 70, Chapter 24) and the state's security deposit statutes (Title 70, Chapter 25) are meant to work together as a unified framework. Neither chapter stands alone; the rights, duties, and remedies available to landlords and tenants under Montana law are determined by reading both chapters together. Courts and parties evaluating any landlord-tenant dispute in Montana are expected to consider both bodies of law simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-112, property owners and managers operating in Montana cannot rely solely on the general landlord-tenant chapter when assessing their obligations or available remedies — the security deposit chapter (Title 70, Chapter 25) is equally applicable and must be consulted alongside it. Compliant operators typically maintain familiarity with both chapters to ensure their lease terms, deposit practices, and dispute procedures align with the full scope of Montana residential tenancy law. Reviewing both chapters together helps ensure that no overlapping or complementary requirements are inadvertently overlooked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-112 means that Montana tenants have rights and access to remedies drawn from two interconnected chapters of state law — the general Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the security deposit statutes — and both apply to any tenancy situation. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may find relevant protections in either or both chapters, and understanding how they interact can be important when evaluating available remedies or judicial relief. Tenant-rights organizations in Montana can help explain how these two chapters work together in practice.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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