Be prepared to tell the judge your side of the story, including why
you think you should not have to move out. Show the judge your
papers and things that support what you say. Tell the judge if you
have witnesses who will testify. The judge will expect you to bring
your evidence and witnesses to the hearing. Evidence can be
witness testimony, documents, photographs, or anything else that
helps to prove your side of the story.
Where Can I Get More Information?
The laws of Montana are called the Montana Code Annotated or “MCA.” The
laws about actions for possession begin in the MCA at Title 70, Chapter 24,
Part 4. An easier way to write one of those laws is § 70-24-401, MCA. If you
own your own mobile home and are only renting the lot, the laws that apply
begin in the MCA at Title 70, Chapter 33. An easier way to write one of those
laws is § 70-33-101, MCA. The symbol § means section. The MCA can be
found at your local library or online at https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/index.html.
Where Can I Get Legal Help?
These organizations may be able to help you:
Answering Your Landlord’s Complaint to Evict You, Page 10 of 21, including instructions and forms.
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• Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) gives free legal help
to low-income people. To find out if you qualify for MLSA, call the
MLSA HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899 or apply online at mtlsa.org.
• The State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) refers people to
Montana lawyers who might be able to help, for a fee. Contact LRS
at https://www.licensedlawyer.org/mt.