Montana Code Annotated
Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act
70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency

70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency. (1) An operator must notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail at least 3 days before entering a leased space for the purpose of inspection or repair. An operator shall disclose to the renter the nature of the inspection or repair.
(2) In the event of an emergency, an operator may enter a leased space for inspection or repair without notice to or consent from the renter. An operator who enters a leased space in the event of an emergency shall notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail within 48 hours after the incident:
(a) that the operator entered the leased space; and
(b) of the nature of the emergency.
(3) An operator shall maintain a record of instances of entering a leased space for inspection, repair, or emergency.
(4) A notice sent by regular mail is considered delivered when postmarked and properly addressed with postage paid. A notice sent by electronic mail is considered delivered on the date the electronic mail is sent to the last-known address provided by the renter.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 2019.

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