70-24-304. Transfer of premises or termination of management -- relief from liability. (1) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys, in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser, premises that include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. The landlord remains liable to the tenant for all security recoverable by the tenant pursuant to Title 70, chapter 25, and all prepaid rent.
(2) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises that include a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of the manager's management.
History: En. 42-421 by Sec. 21, Ch. 313, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 42-421; amd. Sec. 2173, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
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