Legal Guides - Page 222
How to Evict a Commercial Tenant for Non-Payment in Montana
Evicting a business tenant is significantly different from a residential eviction. In Montana, commercial landlords have substantial leverage because business-to-business (B2B) lea...
How to Prove Constructive Discharge Under Montana Employment Law
When an employer wants to get rid of an employee without formally firing them, they may attempt to make the job unbearable. This scenario is exactly what How to Prove Constructive...
Montana Probationary Period Rules: Wrongful Termination Rights Under HB 254
When discussing employment rights, Montana Probationary Period Rules: Wrongful Termination Rights Under HB 254 stands out as a critical topic for every worker in the state. Histori...
Montana Drug Testing Laws: Pre-Employment vs. Reasonable Suspicion Criteria
Drug testing in the workplace often creates friction between an employer's right to maintain a safe work environment and an employee's right to privacy. In Montana, these rules are...
Resolving Severed Mineral Rights and Split Estate Title Disputes in Montana
In Montana, owning a piece of land does not automatically mean you own the rocks, oil, gas, and minerals beneath the soil. It is incredibly common for the surface rights to be owne...
What to Do When Your Title Insurance Company Denies a Claim in Montana
Purchasing title insurance is supposed to bring peace of mind. It protects your financial investment against hidden defects, boundary disputes, and fraudulent historical documents....
Defeating Retroactive HOA Short-Term Rental Bans in Montana
Montana is a prime destination for tourism, making short-term rentals highly lucrative for homeowners. However, many Homeowner Associations (HOAs) across the state have attempted t...
Navigating the Family Transfer Exemption Under the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act
Dividing a large parcel of land in Montana can be an incredibly long and expensive ordeal if you go through the standard subdivision process. To help families keep land within thei...
How to Defend Against Prescriptive Easements and Unauthorized Land Use in Montana
Montana's vast landscapes attract hunters, off-road enthusiasts, and outdoor lovers. However, this popularity often leads to unauthorized land use. Whether it is hunters crossing y...
Defending Against Judicial Foreclosures for Large Agricultural Properties in Montana
Agriculture is the lifeblood of Montana. However, economic downturns, bad weather, and shifting market prices can put severe financial strain on family farms and ranches. If you ow...
How the Montana Small Tract Financing Act Restricts Non-Judicial Foreclosures
Facing the loss of your home is a stressful and overwhelming experience. Fortunately, homeowners in Montana have specific legal protections under state law. If you live in a reside...
Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance Disputes in Montana Commercial Leasing
Securing a commercial space in expanding Montana markets like Bozeman, Kalispell, or Billings often requires significant customization before a business can open its doors. To faci...
Montana Residential Property Disclosure Requirements: What Sellers Must Legally Reveal
Selling a home in Montana involves more than simply handing over the keys. While Montana was historically considered a 'buyer beware' state, state law under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20...
Drafting a Secure Contract for Deed for Residential Property in Montana
A Contract for Deed, often referred to as seller financing, offers an alternative path to homeownership in Montana. Whether you are living in Billings, Missoula, or Great Falls, th...
Montana Stream Access Law vs. Private Property Rights: A Landowner's Guide
Montana is world-famous for its blue-ribbon trout streams, pristine rivers, and expansive outdoor recreation opportunities. For private property owners in Bozeman, Missoula, or Liv...
Forcing the Sale of Inherited Property in Montana via a Partition Action
Inheriting real estate with family members or business partners can be a tremendous financial blessing, but it often leads to deep disagreements about how to manage the asset. If o...
How to Protect a Montana Family Farm or Ranch from Medicaid Estate Recovery
For generations, Montana families have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into maintaining their farms and ranches. It is often the family's most valuable asset and their proudes...
Montana Spousal Impoverishment Rules: Protecting Assets When Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care
When one spouse requires expensive nursing home care, the healthy spouse (often called the community spouse) may fear losing everything they have worked for just to pay the medical...
How to Obtain Emergency Temporary Guardianship of an Adult in Montana
Understanding Emergency Guardianship in MontanaWhen an adult in Montana suddenly loses the ability to make safe decisions, families often need immediate legal authority to interve...
Navigating the Montana Putative Father Registry: A Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents
Adopting an infant is an incredibly emotional journey. The last thing any prospective adoptive parent wants is to face a sudden legal challenge from a biological father weeks or mo...
Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol or Drugs in Montana: Penalties and Driver's License Suspensions
Teenagers make mistakes, but in Montana, underage drinking or possessing drugs carries consequences that extend far beyond a simple grounding. A Minor in Possession (MIP) citation...
Holding Maine School Districts Liable for Systemic Bullying: A Parent's Legal Guide
Every child has the right to learn in a safe, supportive environment. Unfortunately, systemic bullying, physical assaults, and online harassment are pervasive issues in today's edu...
What to Do If You Receive a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena for Financial Fraud in Montana
The Reality of a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena in MontanaFinding a federal agent at your door in Bozeman, Billings, or Helena handing you a subpoena is a terrifying experience. Unli...
Fighting Suspensions for Vaping, Marijuana, and Drug Possession in Maine Public Schools
Across Maine, school administrators are cracking down hard on substance use. From rural high schools to large districts in Portland and Augusta, the number of students suspended fo...