Tenant left property behind in Montana
After a noncourt tenancy termination, MCA § 70-24-430 requires clear-and-convincing evidence that all left property was abandoned and at least 48 hours before removal. Valuable items must be inventoried and stored with reasonable care; a mailed notice gives at least 10 days after mailing to remove them, and a timely written response adds seven days. MCA § 70-24-430
Court-order endings follow a different statutory path.
The noncourt path requires clear-and-convincing evidence plus 48 hours.
Inventory and safeguard valuable items before sending notice.
A timely written response gives seven days after delivery to retrieve; leased goods and other owners need review.
What happens next
The tool prepares a mailed retrieval notice only after the supported evidence and safekeeping steps. Sale, costs and surplus require separate review.
Start the Montana toolLegal information reviewed October 6, 2026. LandlordAnswers is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.