Are Landlord lockouts legal in Montana?
Your Landlord cannot lock you out, throw out or remove your belongings, change the locks or shut off your utilities without a Writ of Possession issued by a local court. If your Landlord short-circuits the legal process and fails to have you served with papers that give you the opportunity to appear in court, you should consult an attorney. However, if your Landlord has complied with the law and you have been evicted or you have abandoned the premises, your Landlord will lock you out, may remove your belongings and can terminate utility service.
