Meth Lab Disclosure Requirements

Summary

Landlords in Montana are required to provide habitable premises and comply with health and safety codes. If a meth lab was present and not properly cleaned before you moved in, the property may be considered uninhabitable. Even if youve signed a lease, you may have the right to break it without penalty. Consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your situation.

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i HEARD FROM A NEIGHBOR THAT A METH LAB WAS IN THE HOUSE I AM RENTING. DO THE LANDLORDS HAVE ANY REPOSIBILITY FOR DISCLOSRE FOR A METH LAB ON PROP
Hello Sharon,
Under Montana law, landlords are obligated to:
- Provide habitable premises.
- Comply with health and safety codes.
If the meth lab was active before you moved in and not properly cleaned, the property may be considered uninhabitable.
EVEN THO YOU SIGNED A LEASE
Yes, even if you've signed a lease. If the property is uninhabitable, you may have the right to break your lease without penalty. Consult a local attorney for advice tailored to your situation.