Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-401
Administration Of Remedies -- Enforcement
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(1) The remedies provided by this chapter must be administered so that an aggrieved party may recover appropriate damages. The aggrieved party has a duty to mitigate damages. The aggrieved party may include a reasonable charge for the party's labor. (2) A right or obligation declared by this chapter is enforceable by action unless the provision declaring it specifies a different and limited effect. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the assignment of a right or the claim of a right by either landlord or tenant. The landlord's or tenant's defenses and obligations may not be affected by an assignment. (3) Rules and regulations that are not a part of this chapter and that affect the relationship between the landlord and tenant must be uniformly and fairly applied and enforced.
Montana Code § 70-24-401 establishes how remedies under the state's residential landlord-tenant law are to be administered. Any party harmed by a violation has a duty to take reasonable steps to limit their own losses, and may include a fair charge for their own labor when calculating damages. Rights and obligations created by the chapter are generally enforceable through legal action, and neither party loses their rights or obligations simply because a lease or claim has been assigned to someone else. Any external rules affecting the landlord-tenant relationship must be applied and enforced consistently and fairly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-401, property owners and managers are expected to apply any rules and regulations governing the tenancy uniformly across all tenants rather than selectively. When a tenancy or lease is assigned, the landlord's obligations under the chapter carry forward and are not diminished by the transfer. Compliant operators generally document how rules are applied and keep records that demonstrate consistent enforcement practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-401 affirms that tenants have enforceable rights under Montana's residential landlord-tenant law and may pursue those rights through legal action. If a lease is assigned to a new landlord, tenants' rights and the new landlord's obligations remain intact under the chapter. Tenants who believe rules are being applied unfairly or selectively may raise that inconsistency as part of a complaint or legal proceeding, and consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify available options.
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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