What are my responsibilities as a tenant? — MSU Student Legal Services

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What are my responsibilities as a tenant?

Montana law spells out your rights and responsibilities in addition to those stated in your lease.  Your responsibilities as a tenant include: 

  • Maintaining the property by keeping it clean and using it properly. 

  • Conducting yourself in a manner that does not unreasonably disturb other tenants or your neighbors. 

  • Refraining from engaging in criminal conduct or conduct that could put other tenants or neighbors in danger.  

  • Granting your landlord reasonable access to your apartment to make repairs, improvements, or inspect the property.  The law requires a landlord to give you 24 hours notice before entering your rental property.  

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