70-24-302. Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit. (1) At the commencement of the term, a landlord shall deliver possession of the premises to the tenant in compliance with the rental agreement and 70-24-303. A landlord may bring an action for possession against a person wrongfully in possession.
(2) If a landlord accepts rent or a deposit from a person intending to occupy the premises, the landlord is considered to have given consent for the person to take possession of the property and to have created a landlord-tenant relationship.
History: En. 42-419 by Sec. 19, Ch. 313, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 42-419; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 222, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 24. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977
Part 3. Rights and Duties of the Parties
70-24-301. Duty to disclose name of person responsible
70-24-302. Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit
70-24-304. Transfer of premises or termination of management -- relief from liability
70-24-305. Transfer of premises by tenant
70-24-306. through 70-24-310 reserved
70-24-311. Landlord authorized to adopt rules
70-24-312. Access to premises by landlord
70-24-314. Resident associations -- meetings
70-24-316. through 70-24-320 reserved
70-24-321. Tenant to maintain dwelling unit
70-24-322. Tenant to occupy as dwelling unit only -- extended absence