Montana Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Premises:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Montana [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (Landlord or Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Montana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Phone]]
Email: [[Email]], -

Montana Lease Renewal and Rent Increase Notice, Legal Framework

Montana has no statewide rent control. MCA §70-24-108 preempts local rent control ordinances. Landlords may set rents and increase rents subject only to the notice requirements for periodic tenancies and the terms of any fixed-term lease.

Key Montana Rules (as of 2026):

• For month-to-month tenancies, a landlord may change the terms of the rental agreement (including rent) by giving written notice at least 15 days before the end of the rental period (MCA §70-24-312 and related periodic tenancy provisions; see also MCA §70-26-109 for change-of-terms mechanics).

• The notice must specify the new rent amount, the effective date (first day of the next rental period after proper notice), and be served properly.

• For fixed-term leases, rent may not be increased during the lease term unless the lease expressly permits it. Any increase at renewal must be noticed before the end of the term in accordance with the lease or by using the periodic rules if converting to month-to-month.

• No AB 1482-style statewide cap, no CPI linkage, and no just-cause requirement apply in Montana.

• Tenants on month-to-month have the right to terminate rather than accept the increase by giving 30 days' written notice (standard periodic termination).

This form provides notice of either (a) a rent increase with renewal on month-to-month terms, or (b) an offer to renew on a new fixed term at the increased rent., -

1. Current Lease or Tenancy Terms

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Current Lease Type: [[Fixed Term ending [[Lease End Date]] / Month-to-Month]]

Current Rental Period Ends: [[End Date of Current Period]]

Security Deposit Currently Held: $[[Current Security Deposit]]

Other Material Terms: [[List any relevant, e.g., "Utilities: tenant pays electric/gas; landlord pays water/trash"]], -

2. Proposed New Terms

New Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent]]

Increase Amount: $[[Increase Dollar Amount]] ([[Increase Percentage]]%)

Effective Date of New Rent: [[Effective Date, must be first day of rental period following at least 15 days' notice for MTM]]

Proposed Term (select one):

• [ ] Continue as month-to-month at the new rent.

• [ ] New fixed-term lease of [[e.g., 12 months]] beginning [[Start Date]] and ending [[End Date]] at the new rent. (A separate lease agreement will be provided for signature.)

Other Changed Terms (if any): [[e.g., "Pet policy updated to require written consent and additional deposit of $X"; or "None"]]

Reason for Increase (optional but recommended for transparency): [[e.g., "Increased property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs; market rents for comparable properties in the area."]], -

3. Required Notice and Timing Confirmation

This notice is being given more than 15 days before the end of the current rental period, as required for changes to month-to-month tenancies under Montana law.

Rental Period End Date: [[Current Period End]]

Notice Delivery Date: [[Date of Notice]]

Minimum Notice Satisfied: Yes / Calculated deadline: [[Confirm 15+ days before period end]]

If the tenancy is fixed-term, this notice is provided in advance of lease expiration in accordance with the renewal provisions of the current lease., -

4. Tenant Options and Response

You have the following options:

1. Accept the new rent (and any other changed terms) and continue the tenancy on the terms stated herein. No further action is required if you remain in possession after the effective date.

2. For month-to-month: Provide written notice of termination at least 30 days before the end of a rental period if you choose not to accept the increase. You must vacate by the termination date.

3. For fixed-term approaching expiration: Sign and return the new lease agreement by [[Deadline for New Lease Execution]] to secure the new term. Failure to do so may result in conversion to month-to-month at the new rent or termination.

If you remain in possession after the effective date without providing termination notice, you will be deemed to have accepted the new rent and terms., -

5. Full Party and Property Identification

Landlord / Agent: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Property Address: [[Full Address, City, Montana ZIP]]

Current Lease / Agreement Date: [[Original Lease Date or "Month-to-Month since [date]"]], -

6. Method of Service

This notice is served by (check and complete):

• [ ] Personal delivery to the tenant named above on [[Date]].

• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises on [[Date]] and mailing by first-class or certified mail to the tenant's last known address on [[Mailing Date]].

• [ ] Other method permitted by the lease or Montana law: [[Describe]].

Server Information:

Delivered / Posted / Mailed by: [[Server Name / Agent]]

Date: [[Service Date]]

Signature for Proof: ________________________________, -

7. Signature of Landlord or Authorized Agent

_______________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]

Date: [[Date Signed]], -

8. Tenant Acknowledgment (Optional, for Records)

I acknowledge receipt of this Montana Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice.

Tenant Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: [[Tenant Name]]

Date: [[Receipt Date]], -

*Montana Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice, Template example. Not professional legal advice. Montana has no statewide rent control (MCA §70-24-108). Rent increases for month-to-month tenancies require at least 15 days' written notice before the end of the rental period per MCA §70-24-312 and related provisions. Fixed-term lease increases are governed by the lease terms. Verify current statutes, any local rules, and your specific lease before use. This is not a new lease agreement; a separate lease may be required for fixed-term renewals.*, -

Summary Table of Notice

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