A notice to vacate is different than an eviction lawsuit filed in court. Here’s how to respond to each of them. A notice to vacate, sometimes called a notice of termination, comes from your landlord, and will tell you that they’re terminating your rental agreement. It is usually in the form of a letter, but …
Timeline of a foreclosure
For most Montanans, a mortgage company cannot officially begin the foreclosure process until you are 120 days (about 4 months) behind on your payments. Then, in most cases, the mortgage company can begin the foreclosure process just by providing public notice of the foreclosure. Next, the mortgage company must send you a letter 120 days …
Find legal providers
In addition to legal information and court forms, MontanaLawHelp.org also allows you to search for other legal providers and local resources in Montana. These are providers from DV shelters to tribal courts to legal services for veterans. To get to our Legal Providers page, scroll down on the homepage of MontanaLawHelp.org. Click on the green …
Rental application fees
Have you paid a rental application fee after October 1, 2025, but didn’t get the place? If so, you may be able to get your money back from the landlord. To qualify for a refund of your application fee, the landlord or property manager must manage at least 4 rental units, and you must have …
Legal court forms are free
Have you paid for court forms? You should not have to! In the state of Montana, court forms are free to download. If you paid for court forms, you can contact the company and ask for your money back. Find free court forms by visiting MontanaLawHelp.org or the Montana Judicial Branch at courts.mt.gov/Forms MLSA shares …
National Health Center Week
This week is National Health Center Week! We’re grateful to be in partnership with these Community Health Centers and Urban Indian Organizations across Montana. Together, we form a medical legal partnership, where legal and healthcare professionals collaborate to provide holistic, wrap-around services. These partnerships help us address social and environmental factors that contribute to health …
Montana Debt Options Tool
If you’re struggling with consumer debt, MLSA has a tool to help you know your rights. The Montana Debt Options Tool can help you find out if a debt collector could be breaking the law, if you have any protected income or property, and if you have any defenses to a debt lawsuit. Additionally, you …
Notice of Intent to Move
Are you moving? Do you have a Parenting Plan? Before you move, you must file a Notice of Intent to Move with the Clerk of District Court. You must also serve the other parent with the Notice. If your move will significantly affect the child’s contact with the other parent, you must file and serve …
Farmworker rights
If you’re an agricultural worker in Montana, you have these rights: To be free from sexual harassment. My supervisors and coworkers should not speak to me or touch me in a sexual manner against my will. To be covered by worker’s compensation if I am hurt on the job. To be free from discrimination and …
Derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas
Si usted es un trabajador agrícola, usted tiene los siguientes derechos: De estar libre de acoso sexual. Mis jefes y compañeros de trabajo no me deben de hablar ni tocar de una manera sexual en contra de mi voluntad. De recibir la recompensa para los trabajadores si me lastimo en el trabajo. De estar libre …