Montana Criminal & credit history rules
Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Montana?
Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 (Mont. Code Ann. Title 70, ch. 24, read in full on 2026-10-16) sets no rules on screening applicants' criminal or credit history; federal fair-housing and FCRA rules still apply.
Verified Source: Mont. Code Ann. Title 70, ch. 24 · last checked 2026-10-16
All Montana landlord-tenant law · Montana landlord FAQ · Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures
Get alerts when Montana's landlord laws change
A short email when a rule on this site changes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.