70-33-407. Fire or casualty damage -- rights and obligations of tenant. - Montana Statutes

     70-33-407. Fire or casualty damage -- rights and obligations of tenant. (1) (a) If the lot or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that enjoyment of the lot is substantially impaired, the tenant may immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord in writing within 14 days of vacating the premises that it is the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement.
     (b) If the tenant complies with the provisions of subsection (1)(a), the rental agreement terminates as of the date the tenant vacates the premises.
     (2) If the rental agreement is terminated pursuant to subsection (1), the landlord shall return any prepaid rent and all security recoverable pursuant to Title 70, chapter 25. Accounting or apportionment for rent in the event of termination must be made as of the date of the fire or casualty.
     (3) If the tenant's mobile home is damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that enjoyment of the mobile home is substantially impaired and 70-33-430 does not apply, it is the obligation of the mobile home owner to remove the mobile home from the lot within 30 days of the damage or destruction.
     (4) All terms and conditions of the rental agreement remain in effect until the mobile home is removed from the premises and all required cleanup is completed.

     History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 267, L. 2007.