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MT Code § 70-6-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 3. Gratuitous Deposits|70-6-302. Degree of care required of gratuitous depositary

  70-6-302. Degree of care required of gratuitous depositary. A gratuitous depositary must use at least slight care for the preservation of the thing deposited.   History: En. Sec. 2482, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5155, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7658, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1846; Field Civ. C. Sec. 929; re-en. Sec. 7658, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-211.
MT Code § 70-6-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 3. Gratuitous Deposits|70-6-303. When duties of gratuitous depositary cease

  70-6-303. When duties of gratuitous depositary cease. The duties of a gratuitous depositary cease upon the depositary's:   (1) restoring the thing deposited to its owner; or   (2) giving reasonable notice to the owner to remove it and the owner failing to do so within a reasonable time. However, an involuntary depositary under 70-6-103(2) may not give notice until the emergency that gave rise to the deposit is past.   History: En. Sec. 2483, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5156, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7659, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1847; Field Civ. C. Sec. 930; re-en. Sec. 7659, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-212; amd. Sec. 2089, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-401. Applicability -- Uniform Commercial Code

  70-6-401. Applicability -- Uniform Commercial Code. The provisions of this part apply only to the extent not otherwise provided for in the Uniform Commercial Code.   History: En. 20-314 by Sec. 11-116, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 20-314.
MT Code § 70-6-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-402. Deposit for hire defined

  70-6-402. Deposit for hire defined. A deposit not gratuitous is called storage. The depositary in such case is called a depositary for hire.   History: En. Sec. 2490, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5157, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7660, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1851; Field Civ. C. Sec. 931; re-en. Sec. 7660, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-301.
MT Code § 70-6-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-403. Degree of care required of depositary for hire

  70-6-403. Degree of care required of depositary for hire. A depositary for hire must use at least ordinary care for the preservation of the thing deposited.   History: En. Sec. 2491, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5158, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7661, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1852; Field Civ. C. Sec. 932; re-en. Sec. 7661, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-302.
MT Code § 70-6-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-404. Rate of compensation for fraction of week or half month

  70-6-404. Rate of compensation for fraction of week or half month. In the absence of a different agreement or usage, a depositary for hire is entitled to 1 week's hire for the sustenance and shelter of living animals during any fraction of a week and to half a month's hire for the storage of any other property during any fraction of a half month.   History: En. Sec. 2492, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5159, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7662, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1853; Field Civ. C. Sec. 933; re-en. Sec. 7662, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-303.
MT Code § 70-6-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-405. Termination of deposit

  70-6-405. Termination of deposit. (1) In the absence of an agreement as to the length of time during which a deposit is to continue, it may be terminated by the depositor at any time and by the depositary upon a reasonable notice.   (2) Notwithstanding an agreement respecting the length of time during which a deposit is to continue, it may be terminated by the depositor on paying all that would become due to the depositary in case of the deposit so continuing.   History: En. Secs. 2493, 2494, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Secs. 5160, 5161, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Secs. 7663, 7664, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Secs. 1854, 1855; Field Civ. C. Secs. 934, 935; re-en. Secs. 7663, 7664, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-304, 20-305.
MT Code § 70-6-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-406. through 70-6-410 reserved

  70-6-406 through 70-6-410 reserved.
MT Code § 70-6-411 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-411. Sale to pay costs of storage

  70-6-411. Sale to pay costs of storage. (1) Any storage or commission merchant receiving personal property from any person for storage and any common carrier of goods by whom any personal property is lawfully stored before or after the transportation thereof may, after keeping the same in store for 90 days, in default of the payment of the storage or freight money on such personal property, advertise and sell the same at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, first giving notice of the time, the terms, and place of sale and a description of the property to be sold by publication in some newspaper published in the county where the property may be stored. Said notice shall be published at least once a week for 4 weeks next previous to the day of sale and shall specify the amount due on the property to be sold. When a specified time has been agreed upon between the parties for the storage of said property, the same shall not be advertised until the expiration of the time agreed upon.   (2) Should there be no newspaper published in the county where such property is stored, then notice may be given in the newspaper published nearest thereto in some other county in this state.   (3) But no more of such property shall be sold than is necessary to pay the charges due, together with the costs.   History: En. Sec. 1, p. 544, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 1179, 5th Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 1983, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 2495, Civ. C. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 153, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 5162, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7665, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Secs. 1856, 1857; re-en. Sec. 7665, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-306.
MT Code § 70-6-412 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-412. Application of proceeds of sale

  70-6-412. Application of proceeds of sale. (1) After paying the expenses of sale, including the publication of notice, the storage or commission merchant or the carrier is authorized, out of the proceeds arising from the sale of the property, to retain the amount due the merchant or carrier for storage or freight, or both, due upon any property, and the excess, if any, must be paid over to the person entitled to the proceeds.   (2) All sales under this part vest the title to the property sold in the purchaser of the property.   History: En. Sec. 3, p. 545, Cod. Stat. 1871; re-en. Sec. 1181, 5th Div. Rev. Stat. 1879; re-en. Sec. 1895, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 2496, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2, p. 153, L. 1901; re-en. Sec. 5163, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7666, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7666, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 20-307; amd. Sec. 2090, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-413 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-413. through 70-6-419 reserved

  70-6-413 through 70-6-419 reserved.
MT Code § 70-6-420 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 4. Deposit for Hire|70-6-420. Repealed

  70-6-420. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 222, L. 2017.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 472, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2091, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-501. Innkeeper's liability as to property of guests -- dollar limitation

  70-6-501. Innkeeper's liability as to property of guests -- dollar limitation. (1) An innkeeper is liable for all losses of or injuries to personal property placed by the guests under the innkeeper's care unless occasioned by an irresistible superhuman cause, by a public enemy, by the negligence of the owner, or by the act of someone whom the innkeeper brought into the inn.   (2) The liability provided for in subsection (1) may not exceed $500 for all personal property of each registered guest unless the innkeeper consents in writing with the guest to assume a greater liability. An innkeeper whose liability is limited shall notify the guest at the time of registration, in writing, that this limitation applies.   History: En. Sec. 2500, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5164, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7673, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1859; Field Civ. C. Sec. 936; re-en. Sec. 7673, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 14, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 34-101; amd. Sec. 2092, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-502. No liability without negligence

  70-6-502. No liability without negligence. A hotelkeeper or innkeeper is not liable to any guest for the loss of wearing apparel, goods, or personal effects when it appears that the loss occurred without the fault or negligence of the hotelkeeper or the innkeeper or the hotelkeeper's or innkeeper's employees.   History: En. Sec. 2510, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5174, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7681, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7681, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-109; amd. Sec. 2093, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-503. Loss or damage by fire -- liability for negligence

  70-6-503. Loss or damage by fire -- liability for negligence. All innkeepers or hotelkeepers coming within the provisions of this part shall be liable for loss of or damage to any baggage or other property of their guests caused by fire in every case where such loss or damage is the result of the negligence of such keepers or their servants.   History: En. Sec. 2509, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5173, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7680, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7680, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-108.
MT Code § 70-6-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe

  70-6-504. How exempted from liability -- safe. If an innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and gives notice to a guest, either personally or by placing a printed notice in a prominent place in the room occupied by the guest, that the innkeeper keeps a fireproof safe and will not be liable for any loss of or injury to money, jewelry, documents, or other articles of value and small size unless placed in the safe, the innkeeper is not liable, except so far as the innkeeper's own acts contribute to the loss of or injury to the articles not deposited with the innkeeper and not required by the guest for present use.   History: En. Sec. 2501, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5165, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1860; Field. Civ. C. Sec. 937; re-en. Sec. 7674, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-102; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 115, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2094, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-505. Storage of property in outbuilding -- nonliability

  70-6-505. Storage of property in outbuilding -- nonliability. An innkeeper is not liable for the loss or destruction by fire of the property received by the innkeeper from a guest that is stored or kept with the knowledge of the guest in a barn or other outbuilding if it appears that the loss or destruction is the work of an incendiary and occurred without the fault or negligence of the innkeeper or the innkeeper's servants.   History: En. Sec. 2508, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5172, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7679, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 7679, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 34-107; amd. Sec. 2095, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 70-6-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-506. through 70-6-510 reserved

  70-6-506 through 70-6-510 reserved.
MT Code § 70-6-511 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-511. Eviction of guests

  70-6-511. Eviction of guests. (1) An innkeeper may evict a guest of a hotel, as defined in 50-51-102, who refuses or has otherwise failed to pay the bill when due. Before evicting a guest, the innkeeper shall demand payment of the bill and shall ask the guest to vacate the premises. If the guest does not pay the bill or leave following these requests, the innkeeper may lock the door to the guest's room, remove the guest's baggage and other personal property, or evict the guest by any other peaceful means. The innkeeper may hold the guest's baggage and other personal property but is subject to liability as provided in 70-6-501.   (2) An innkeeper may also evict a person, whether or not the person is a guest of the hotel, who:   (a) is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance and acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests or is not in compliance with state liquor laws;   (b) acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests;   (c) seeks to use the hotel for an unlawful purpose;   (d) seeks to bring into the hotel:   (i) an unlawfully possessed firearm; or   (ii) something, including an explosive or a hazardous or toxic substance, that it is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons;   (e) destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to hotel property or guests;   (f) causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of a hotel room as established by the innkeeper;   (g) refuses to abide by reasonable standards or policies established by the innkeeper for operation and management of the hotel.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
MT Code § 70-6-512 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-512. Innkeeper's responsibilities -- limits

  70-6-512. Innkeeper's responsibilities -- limits. (1) An innkeeper may not be required to provide accommodations, facilities, or privileges of a hotel, as defined in 50-51-102, to a person who:   (a) is unwilling or unable to pay for the accommodations and services of the hotel. An innkeeper may require a prospective guest to demonstrate the ability to pay for the accommodations and services by paying a damage deposit in cash or with an accepted credit card.   (b) the innkeeper reasonably believes to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another intoxicating substance or who acts in a disorderly fashion so as to disturb the peace of other guests;   (c) the innkeeper reasonably believes seeks to bring into the hotel :   (i) an unlawfully possessed firearm; or   (ii) something, including an explosive or a hazardous or toxic substance, that it is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons;   (d) destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to hotel property or guests;   (e) refuses to abide by reasonable standards or policies established by the innkeeper for operation and management of the hotel; or   (f) causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of a hotel room as established by the innkeeper.   (2) This section does not relieve an innkeeper from the responsibility to not engage in unlawful discriminatory practices as defined in 49-2-304 and other provisions of Title 49, chapter 2.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
MT Code § 70-6-513 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-513. Consumption or possession of alcohol -- civil liability -- licensure protection

  70-6-513. Consumption or possession of alcohol -- civil liability -- licensure protection. The provisions of 27-1-710 apply to an innkeeper. A license to serve beer, wine, or liquor that is issued to an innkeeper may not be suspended, revoked, or refused renewal because of the unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a guest or occupant except under the provisions of Title 16, chapter 4.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
MT Code § 70-6-514 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 5. Innkeepers|70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor's damage to public accommodation

  70-6-514. Liability of parent or guardian for minor's damage to public accommodation. If a minor willfully defaces or damages hotel property, the parent or guardian of the minor is liable for the cost of repair or replacement as provided in 40-6-237 and 40-6-238.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 335, L. 1995.
MT Code § 70-6-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-601. Short title

  70-6-601. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Self-Storage Facilities Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
MT Code § 70-6-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-603. Self-storage use -- prohibition on residential or other unlawful purposes

  70-6-603. Self-storage use -- prohibition on residential or other unlawful purposes. (1) An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-storage facility to be used for residential purposes.   (2) A renter may not use a leased space for residential or other unlawful purposes.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
MT Code § 70-6-604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency

  70-6-604. Operator inspection -- repair -- emergency. (1) An operator must notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail at least 3 days before entering a leased space for the purpose of inspection or repair. An operator shall disclose to the renter the nature of the inspection or repair.   (2) In the event of an emergency, an operator may enter a leased space for inspection or repair without notice to or consent from the renter. An operator who enters a leased space in the event of an emergency shall notify the renter by telephone, regular mail, or electronic mail within 48 hours after the incident:   (a) that the operator entered the leased space; and   (b) of the nature of the emergency.   (3) An operator shall maintain a record of instances of entering a leased space for inspection, repair, or emergency.   (4) A notice sent by regular mail is considered delivered when postmarked and properly addressed with postage paid. A notice sent by electronic mail is considered delivered on the date the electronic mail is sent to the last-known address provided by the renter.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
MT Code § 70-6-605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-605. Renter's personal property -- operator's lien -- rental agreement -- value of contents

  70-6-605. Renter's personal property -- operator's lien -- rental agreement -- value of contents. (1) The operator of a self-storage facility shall have a lien on all of a renter's personal property located at the self-storage facility for rent, late fees, legal fees, labor, or other charges incurred pursuant to a rental agreement and for expenses incurred for preservation, sale, or disposition of the personal property. The lien established by this subsection has priority over all other liens except for liens that have been perfected and recorded on such personal property and tax liens.   (2) The lien in subsection (1) attaches on the date that the personal property is placed in a leased space.   (3) The rental agreement must contain a statement advising the renter:   (a) of the existence of the lien; and   (b) that personal property stored in the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the renter is in default.   (4) If the rental agreement specifies a limit on the value of personal property that the renter may store in the leased space, the limit must be deemed to be the maximum value of the personal property in the renter's leased space.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
MT Code § 70-6-606 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-606. Renter default -- access restriction

  70-6-606. Renter default -- access restriction. (1) The operator has the right to deny the renter access to the leased space at the self-storage facility if:   (a) the rent or other charges due from the renter is delinquent and unpaid;   (b) the leased space is being used for residential or other unlawful purposes; or   (c) the renter fails to vacate the leased space after the rental agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms.   (2) A reasonable late fee may be imposed and collected by an operator for each period that a renter does not pay rent or other charges when due under the rental agreement if the amount of the late fee and the conditions for imposing the fee are stated in the rental agreement or in an addendum to that agreement. A late fee of $20 or 20% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, is a reasonable fee and may not be considered a penalty. Any reasonable expense incurred as a result of rent collection or lien enforcement by an operator may be charged to the renter in addition to late fees.   (3) A renter who purposely or knowingly accesses a leased space after having been in default of the rental agreement and denied access under subsection (1) may be prosecuted under Title 45, chapter 6.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 222, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 67, L. 2019.
MT Code § 70-6-608 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-608. Renter's rights

  70-6-608. Renter's rights. Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise and until a lien sale under 70-6-607, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in a leased space remains vested in the renter.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 222, L. 2017.
MT Code § 70-6-609 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 70. Property|Chapter 6. Bailment -- Deposit|Part 6. Self-Storage Facilities Act|70-6-609. Rights of parties -- rental agreements -- compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

  70-6-609. Rights of parties -- rental agreements -- compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. (1) This part does not impair the power of the parties to a rental agreement to create rights, duties, or obligations that do not arise from this part. The rights provided to an operator by this part are in addition to all other rights provided by law to a creditor against a debtor.   (2) If the rental agreement is with a service member, the operator shall comply with all terms of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. 3901, et seq.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 222, L. 2017.