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Landlords and property managers should know Montana state rental laws to manage their Montana rental property. This video covers everything you need to know about Montana lease laws and Montana Landlord Laws.
A standard, fixedterm Montana Rental Contract is usually for a oneyear (12month) period. Either party can terminate a monthtomonth Lease Agreement with 30 days’ notice.
LandlordTenant Laws in Montana: Lease Requirements
Owner/Agent Identification: Montana Leases must include the names of any individuals authorized to enter the property. It also should include an address for notices.
Mold Disclosure: Landlords must provide Tenants with a mold disclosure stating that the Landlord has no knowledge of mold in the property.
Methamphetamine Disclosure: If the rental unit has been used to manufacture methamphetamine or contaminated by methamphetamine, the Landlord must provide Tenants with a meth disclosure stating whether or not there has been remediation.
Movein Checklist: Montana Landlords who accept a security deposit must provide Tenants with a movein checklist documenting the property's condition.
LeadBased Paint Disclosure & Pamphlet: Landlords of rental units built before 1978 must provide Tenants with a leadbased paint disclosure and pamphlet.
Montana Rental Laws
Montana Security Deposit Regulations
There is no limit to how much Landlords can charge for the security deposit. Landlords must return the security deposit within 10 days of the end of the tenancy.
Montana Landlord Entry Laws
Montana Landlords must provide at least 24 hours' notice before entering the property for nonemergencies.
Montana Late Fee Requirements
There is no limit on late fees. However, they should be reasonable and discussed in the Lease.
Renters Insurance in Montana
Landlords may require Tenants to get renters insurance and can make failure to do so a breach of the Lease Agreement.
Montana Returned Check Fees
Returned payment fees cannot exceed $30 and should be discussed in the Lease Agreement.
Montana Increase in Rent Laws
Montana has no limits on rent increases. However, the Lease should discuss the procedure and notice requirements for increasing rent.
Montana TenantLandlord Laws Landlords’ Responsibilities
Montana Landlord Repair Laws
Montana Landlords must provide Tenants with a safe and habitable rental unit. Landlords must make necessary repairs within a reasonable time frame.
Tenants Rights Laws Montana
If a Landlord fails to make necessary repairs within 14 days, Tenants have specific rights including the right to terminate the Tenancy or make repairs and deduct them from rent.
Evictions in Montana
If a Tenant fails to pay rent or violates the Lease Agreement, the Landlord may start the eviction process. In these situations, Landlords must strictly follow Montana law and can never resort to “selfhelp” eviction methods, such as changing locks or shutting off utilities.
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