Montana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Montana standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term rental contract between a landlord and one or more residential tenants. The lease contains terms that govern the relationship between the parties, defining their rights and obligations. It outlines details like the amount of rent to be paid by the tenant, the payment due date, termination options, and utility responsibilities.

Montana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Montana standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term rental contract between a landlord and one or more residential tenants. The lease contains terms that govern the relationship between the parties, defining their rights and obligations. It outlines details like the amount of rent to be paid by the tenant, the payment due date, termination options, and utility responsibilities.

Last updated January 13th, 2024

A Montana standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term rental contract between a landlord and one or more residential tenants. The lease contains terms that govern the relationship between the parties, defining their rights and obligations. It outlines details like the amount of rent to be paid by the tenant, the payment due date, termination options, and utility responsibilities.

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Rental Application – This rental document is used to screen lease applicants and obtain their consent to a criminal background and credit check.

Required Disclosures (5)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – This disclosure form must be provided to tenants prior to entering into a lease if the property was built before 1978.[1]
  2. Methamphetamine Disclosure (PDF) – Tenants must be given this disclosure if the property was used for making meth and hasn’t been cleaned according to state standards.[2]
  3. Mold Disclosure (PDF) – If the landlord knows that the rental property contains mold, they must provide this disclosure to the tenant along with any testing results and proof of treatment.[3]
  4. Names and Addresses – The tenant must receive the names and addresses of the property manager and the owner or anyone authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.[4]
  5. Statement of Condition (PDF) – If the tenant has paid a security deposit, a written statement noting the present condition of the rental property must be delivered to them at the beginning of the tenancy.[5]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 10 days if no deductions were made; 30 days if the landlord deducts for damages.[6]

Rent Grace Period

Unlike some states, there is no grace period in Montana. Rent is considered late if not paid by the due date required in the lease.[7]

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