70-27-208. Holdover after tenant's notice to quit -- treble rent. If any tenant gives notice of the intention to quit the premises and does not deliver up the possession at the time specified in the notice, the tenant shall pay to the landlord treble rent during the time the tenant continues in possession after the notice.
History: En. Sec. 4350, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6076, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8694, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 3344; re-en. Sec. 8694, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 17-501; amd. Sec. 2198, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 27. Forcible Entry and Detainer Unlawful Detainer
Part 2. Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
70-27-202. Actions in justice's court to be tried within 10 days
70-27-203. Showings required on trial
70-27-204. Amendment of complaint after trial begins
70-27-205. Verdict, judgment, and execution
70-27-207. Holdover or collusion after notice -- treble rent
70-27-208. Holdover after tenant's notice to quit -- treble rent
70-27-209. Treble rent exclusive of interest
70-27-210. Relief against forfeiture of lease in case of hardship
70-27-212. General provisions on new trials and appeals applicable