Montana: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	No fixed number of days; must act with reasonable promptness
Accept or deny	30 days after proof of loss (60 if more information is reasonably requested)
Pay	10% annual interest on late payments

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$7,000
Filing fee	$30
Lawyers	Not unless every party has one

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability in cities and towns

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	No state limit
Return deadline	10 days if nothing is deducted; 30 days if it is

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 days to pay

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.61%
On a $300,000 home	$1,830 a year