Montana Code 70-33-401. Administration of remedies — enforcement — agreement
70-33-401. Administration of remedies — enforcement — agreement. (1) The remedies provided by this chapter must be administered so that an aggrieved party may recover appropriate damages. The aggrieved party has a duty to mitigate damages. The aggrieved party may include a reasonable charge for the party’s labor.
Terms Used In Montana Code 70-33-401
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(2)A right or obligation declared by this chapter is enforceable by action unless the provision declaring it specifies a different and limited effect. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the assignment of a right or the claim of a right by either landlord or tenant. The landlord’s or tenant’s defenses and obligations may not be affected by an assignment.
(3)Rules and regulations that are not a part of this chapter and that affect the relationship between the landlord and tenant must be uniformly and fairly applied and enforced.
(4)A claim or right arising under this chapter or on a rental agreement, if disputed in good faith, may be settled by agreement.