Now that temperatures are dropping, it is time to remind Montana renters about your rights related to utilities.
Your landlord must maintain utilities provided by the landlord, like heat, running water, electricity, and gas.
You have rights if your landlord shuts off your utilities. To start, you can give the landlord a written demand letter to turn it back on. If the landlord still doesn’t turn it back on, you have several options for getting the problem fixed. Learn more in our article 4 Steps to Take if Your Landlord Shuts off Your Utilities.
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) provides legal tips to help Montanans better understand their rights and find free resources. Need more help? Call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1 (800) 666-6899 or apply online at MontanaLawHelp.org.