Cal. Civ. Code § 70-24-410
Unlawful Or Unreasonable Entry By Landlord -- Tenant's Remedies
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If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful but which have the effect of unreasonably harassing the tenant, the tenant may either obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct or terminate the rental agreement. In either case the tenant may recover actual damages.
Montana Code § 70-24-410 addresses situations where a landlord enters a rental unit without legal authority, enters in a legally permissible but unreasonable manner, or repeatedly demands entry in a way that amounts to harassment of the tenant. When any of these circumstances occur, the law provides two potential remedies: a court order (injunctive relief) stopping the conduct from happening again, or termination of the rental agreement. Regardless of which remedy is pursued, the tenant is also entitled to recover actual damages caused by the landlord's conduct.
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Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-410, property owners and managers are expected to ensure that every entry into a rental unit is both legally authorized and carried out in a reasonable manner. Compliant operators typically provide proper advance notice, enter only at reasonable times, and avoid making repeated entry demands that could be perceived as harassment. Maintaining clear, documented communication about entry requests helps demonstrate that access practices align with the standards this provision establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-410 gives tenants the right to seek a court injunction to stop unlawful or harassing entry conduct, or to terminate the rental agreement if a landlord's entry practices violate this provision. In either case, tenants may also pursue recovery of actual damages they have suffered as a result of the improper entries. Tenants who believe their landlord has violated this provision may benefit from documenting each incident, consulting a tenant-rights organization in Montana, or speaking with a licensed attorney to understand the available enforcement paths.
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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