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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-25-103

Waivers And Contrary Provisions Invalid

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
effective 10/22/2026MontanaProhibited Clauses

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-25-103
Any provision of a leasehold agreement, either oral or written, that is contrary to this chapter is invalid. Any attempted waiver of this chapter by the tenant is invalid.
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Plain English

Montana Code Ann. § 70-25-103 establishes that lease terms—whether spoken or written—that conflict with the protections set out in this chapter of Montana law are unenforceable. Similarly, any attempt by a tenant to give up or waive the rights granted by this chapter is also void. The provision ensures that the statutory framework cannot be contracted away by either party.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-103, lease agreements that include clauses contradicting the requirements of this chapter are not enforceable, even if a tenant has signed or verbally agreed to them. Compliant operators generally review their lease language to ensure no provision attempts to override tenant rights established by this chapter. Relying on such clauses as a basis for property management decisions carries the risk that those clauses will be treated as if they never existed.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-25-103 means that rights granted to tenants under this chapter of Montana law cannot be signed away, even if a lease contains language that appears to do so. If a landlord attempts to enforce a lease clause that conflicts with this chapter, tenants may be able to raise the invalidity of that clause as a defense in a dispute. Tenant-rights organizations in Montana can help explain what protections this chapter provides and what options may be available when a landlord relies on a conflicting lease provision.

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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Related Rules

§ 28
Waivers of Secs. 23 to 27 void and unenforceable
§ 966.6
§ 966.6 Prohibited lease provisions.
§ 12
Stay of proceedings; validity of waiver in lease

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0250/part_0010/section_0030/0700-0250-0010-0030.html
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