Legal Aid & Tenant Resources

Important: In Missoula, neither the City nor County provides code enforcement for private rental housing. If you have a habitability issue, you must take action yourself using the resources below.

Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Free civil legal aid for low‑income Montanans. They handle housing, eviction defense, and landlord‑tenant disputes.

Phone: 1-800-666-6899
Website: mtlsa.org

Missoula Office – Montana Legal Services

241 W. Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 543-8340

Montana Fair Housing

Investigates housing discrimination and provides education on fair housing rights. If you face discrimination based on race, disability, family status, etc., contact them.

Phone: (406) 542-6600
Website: montanafairhousing.org

Montana Department of Commerce – Housing Division

Provides general information about landlord‑tenant laws. Does not provide legal representation or enforce individual complaints.

Phone: (406) 841-2840

Small Claims Court – Missoula County Justice Court

You can sue your landlord for damages (e.g., withheld deposit, repair costs) in small claims court without a lawyer. Filing fee is typically around $50.

Address: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 258-3310

Tenant Organizing Support

Join a tenant union! Collective bargaining is often more effective than individual action. Contact us to get started.

Email: tenantunion@missoulaneighbors.org