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. Under Montana law, specifically the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the landlord must provide the tenant with a three-day notice to pay or vacate. This notice must inform the tenant that they have three days to pay the overdue rent in full or vacate the premises. If the tenant fails to comply with the notice by either paying the rent or leaving the property, the landlord may then initiate formal eviction proceedings in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that this notice is a prerequisite to filing an eviction lawsuit and must be properly served to the tenant. Landlords are advised to consult with an attorney to ensure that they follow the correct legal procedures and tenants are also encouraged to seek legal advice if they receive such a notice.