A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Montana, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal written communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, demanding that the tenant either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. Under Montana law, specifically the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, landlords must provide tenants with a three-day notice to pay or vacate before they can initiate eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent. This means that after rent is overdue, the landlord must give the tenant at least three days to pay the full amount owed or to leave the premises. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or vacating, the landlord may then proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit in court. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and obligations under Montana law, and an attorney can provide guidance specific to individual circumstances.