Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-301
Duty To Disclose Name Of Person Responsible
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(1) A landlord or a person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of: (a) the person authorized to manage the premises; and (b) the owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for the owner for the purpose of service of process and receiving notices and demands. (2) The information required to be furnished by this section must be kept current and in writing, and this section extends to and is enforceable against any successor landlord, owner, or manager. (3) A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) becomes an agent of each person who is a landlord for the purpose of: (a) service of process and receiving notices and demands; and (b) performing the obligations of the landlord under this chapter and under the rental agreement and expending or making available for that purpose all rent collected from the premises.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-301 requires that before or at the start of a tenancy, a landlord or their authorized representative must provide the tenant with written notice identifying the property manager and the owner (or an authorized agent) who can receive legal notices and service of process. This disclosure must be kept up to date in writing and applies to any successor landlord, owner, or manager who later takes over the property. If the required disclosure is not made, the person who failed to comply automatically becomes the landlord's legal agent for receiving notices, demands, and for carrying out the landlord's obligations under Montana's residential landlord-tenant law.
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Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-301, compliant property operators provide tenants with a written disclosure at or before move-in that names both the authorized property manager and the owner or owner's agent designated to receive legal notices. Operators also maintain a process for updating this information whenever management or ownership changes, ensuring the written record stays current throughout the tenancy. Successor landlords and managers inherit this obligation, so parties acquiring or taking over management of a property generally confirm that current tenants have received accurate, up-to-date disclosures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-301 gives tenants the right to receive written identification of who manages their rental property and who is authorized to accept legal notices on the owner's behalf, starting at or before the tenancy begins. If that disclosure was never provided or has become outdated, the person who failed to comply is treated by law as the landlord's agent for purposes of receiving notices and demands — which can be relevant when a tenant needs to deliver a legal notice or pursue a remedy under Montana's landlord-tenant statutes. Tenants who believe this disclosure requirement has not been met may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options may be available to them.
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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