Montana Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
30 days (10 days if no deductions)
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, late fees, landlord's labor charges, unpaid utilities, and other lease violation costs.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
30 days (10 days if no deductions)
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, late fees, landlord's labor charges, unpaid utilities, and other lease violation costs.
Legal Citations
- Mont. Code § 70-25-202