LC 851 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Create a limited remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential property

This bill creates a new legal process in Montana that allows residential property owners to request immediate removal of unauthorized occupants by contacting local law enforcement. The law applies specifically to situations where someone has entered a private home without permission and refuses to leave after being asked to vacate in writing, while excluding tenants, family members, and cases involving ongoing legal disputes. Owners must meet several conditions before filing a complaint, including proving ownership, confirming the occupant is not a tenant or family member, and acknowledging that false claims could lead to liability. If law enforcement verifies the complaint meets all requirements, they must serve a notice to vacate within 24 hours. The bill also establishes a cause of action for individuals who are wrongfully removed and adds penalties for knowingly presenting false documents or advertising property not legally owned.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 6, 2024 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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