Montana Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

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A Montana month-to-month lease agreement establishes a rental arrangement where a landlord allows a tenant to occupy a residential space on a month-by-month basis. This type of lease is open-ended, meaning the tenancy will continue until either party terminates. While a monthly contract is more temporary, the agreement itself contains provisions similar to a standard lease.

Montana Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A Montana month-to-month lease agreement establishes a rental arrangement where a landlord allows a tenant to occupy a residential space on a month-by-month basis. This type of lease is open-ended, meaning the tenancy will continue until either party terminates. While a monthly contract is more temporary, the agreement itself contains provisions similar to a standard lease.

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A Montana month-to-month lease agreement establishes a rental arrangement where a landlord allows a tenant to occupy a residential space on a month-by-month basis. This type of lease is open-ended, meaning the tenancy will continue until either party terminates. While a monthly contract is more temporary, the agreement itself contains provisions similar to a standard lease.

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Rental Application – This form allows landlords to review applicant’s employment/rental history and perform background checks to determine eligibility for tenancy. 

Month-to-Month Lease Laws

  • Termination Notice – Both landlords and tenants must give the other party 30 days’ notice to end a monthly lease agreement.[1]
  • Rent Increase Notice – Rent can be increased on monthly tenancies as long as the landlord provides the tenant 15 days’ notice.[2]

Required Disclosures (5)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Tenants renting property built prior to 1978 must receive this disclosure that informs them that lead-based paint may be present on the premises.[3]
  2. Methamphetamine Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords renting property that was previously used to produce methamphetamine and that wasn’t cleaned to the state standards must disclose this information to tenants.[4]
  3. Mold Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords must provide a mold disclosure form to tenants in any residential lease agreement.[5]
  4. Names and Addresses – Tenants must be given the name and address of the property manager as well as the owner and their authorized representatives.[6]
  5. Statement of Condition (PDF) – When a security deposit is required, the landlord shall deliver a statement of condition to the tenant which outlines any issues on the premises.[7]

Sources

  1. § 70-24-441(2)
  2. § 70-26-109
  3. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  4. § 75-10-1305
  5. § 70-16-703
  6. § 70-24-301
  7. § 70-25-206