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Cal. Civ. Code § 70-26-107

Remedy For Rent On Lease For Life

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 70-26-107
Rent due upon a lease for life may be recovered in the same manner as upon a lease for years.
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Plain English

Mont. Code Ann. § 70-26-107 establishes that rent owed under a life estate lease — a tenancy tied to the duration of someone's life rather than a fixed term — is collectible through the same legal mechanisms available for standard fixed-term leases. This provision removes any procedural distinction between the two lease types when it comes to rent recovery. The rule ensures that the method of pursuing unpaid rent does not depend on whether the lease is measured by a life or by a set number of years.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-26-107, property owners holding a lease for life have access to the same rent-recovery remedies as those managing conventional term leases. Compliant operators generally document rent obligations clearly in the lease instrument and pursue overdue amounts through the standard civil court processes available in Montana. Knowing that no special procedural track is required for life leases can help operators manage these less common arrangements with the same administrative practices used for ordinary rentals.

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. § 70-26-107 means that a tenant under a life estate lease faces the same rent-collection procedures that apply to tenants in fixed-term leases — no special or more burdensome process is created against them. Tenants in this type of arrangement generally have access to the same defenses available in a standard lease dispute, such as raising habitability issues or payment disputes in court. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Montana landlord-tenant law can help clarify how these remedies and defenses apply to life lease arrangements.

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

§ 229
Liability of tenant holding over after giving notice of intention to quit
§ 220
Action for use and occupation
§ 221
Rent due on life leases recoverable

Source Information

Source:https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0260/part_0010/section_0070/0700-0260-0010-0070.html
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