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A Montana residential lease agreement in is document that used by Landlords and Tenants when renting residential property in exchange for rent payments.
Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.
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 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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 Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Must Include the Following in the Agreement
Disclosures
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
- Mold Disclosure Form
- Methamphetamine Drug Lab Disclosure Form
- Move-in Checklist
- Landlord Identification Form
Security Deposit
Maximum Amount – No maximum amount. Landlords can request any amount.
Returning to Tenant – Landlords must return deposits within ten (10) days of the lease end date.
Source: § 70-25-206
Landlord Access
General Access – Landlords must notify Tenants within 24-hours of rental property entry.
Emergency Access – Landlords can access the rental units in an emergency or pest infestation.
Source: § 70-24-312(3)(a)
Paying Rent
Grace Period – No grace period law in Montana.
Maximum Late Fee – N/A
Returned Checks (NSF) – $30 per bounced rent check.
Source: § 70-24-312(3)(a)