Montana § 71-3-1401 - Lien Of Hotelkeepers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-1401 — Lien Of Hotelkeepers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-3-1401. Lien Of Hotelkeepers
Lien of hotelkeepers. Hotelkeepers and boardinghouse and lodginghouse keepers have a lien upon the baggage and other property of value brought into the hotel, inn, boardinghouse, or lodginghouse by a guest, boarder, or lodger for the guest's, boarder's, or lodger's accommodation, board, or lodging and room rent and extras that are furnished at the guest's, boarder's, or lodger's request, with the right of the possession of the baggage or other property of value until all charges are paid. This section may not be construed to give a lien upon property sold on the installment plan, title to which is to remain in the vendor until final payment.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 71-3-1401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 71-3-1401 cover?
Section 71-3-1401 ("Lien Of Hotelkeepers") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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