Required Disclosure Forms

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Required for properties built before 1978. The Tenants must be informed of lead hazards and the impact they have on health.[1]
  2. Security Deposit Receipt – Landlords must give a written receipt with deposit details. The security deposit must be returned within 30-days of the lease end date. If any deductions were taken out then the Landlord needs to provide an itemized list to the Tenant. [2]
  3. Move-In/Move-Out Checklist – Recommended to avoid deposit disputes at the end of the lease. [3]
  4. Rent Payment Location – Landlords must inform Tenants where to pay rent.
  5. Landlord’s Name and Address – Must be provided for rent payments. [4]
  6. Non-Refundable Fees – Any fees that the Tenant will not get back must be disclosed in the lease agreement.
  7. Utility Charges – The Lease must list the Tenant’s utility responsibilities.
  8. Disclosure of Ownership – Landlord/Property Manager must provide contact info.
  9. Right of Entry – A 24-hour written notice is required before rental property entry unless it’s an in emergency.
  10. Mold Disclosure Act – If there is any known mold or prior testing, the Tenant must sign the mold disclose form. [5]


Sample Montana Residential Lease Agreement



Laws ⚖️

  • Application Fee – No limit on the amount (no statue). If the Landlord charges an application fee, they must refund it within seven (7) days if the applicant doesn’t sign the rental agreement or if the agreement is legally invalid. [1]
  • Security Deposit Amount – There’s no maximum amount Landlords can request from Tenants in Montana.

Sources

  1. SB 320.1

Sample Montana Rental Application Form 

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MONTANA RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

Property Address: _________________________________________________
Unit/Apartment Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Desired Move-In Date: ___________________________
Lease Term: ________________ months/years

Applicant Information

Full Name: ______________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________
Social Security Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Driver’s License/ID Number: ________________ State: ____________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Email Address: ___________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________
Previous Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________

Employment & Income Information

Current Employer: _________________________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________
Previous Employer (if less than 1 year at current job): ____________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________

Other Sources of Income

Source: _________________________________________________
Amount: $__________________________
Frequency: ___________________________
Co-Applicants/Occupants (18 years or older)
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
SIMPLE FORMS
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Total Number of Occupants (including minors): ___________________________
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________

Pets

Do you have pets? Yes No
If yes, describe (type/breed/weight): ___________________________________________

References

Personal Reference (non-family): ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
Emergency Contact: ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________

Consent and Certification

I/we certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the
best of my/our knowledge. I/we authorize the landlord/manager to verify the information
provided, including credit history, employment, and rental history.

Applicant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________
Co-Applicant Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________


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What the Montana Lease Agreement Form Covers?

This document includes the following subjects that pertain to the laws regarding the relationship between the landlord and tenant in Montana:

Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Residential leases are regulated by the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of Title 70, Chapter 24 of the Montana Code Annotated.

  • Maintenance of the Property – Landlords and tenants must keep properties safe and livable, fixing issues such as plumbing, heating, or structural problems.[1]

Security Deposit Law

Summary: 

  • Maximum Amount – No limit. Landlords can request any amount as there are no laws governing maximum amounts.
  • Returning to the Tenant – Ten (10) days from the lease end date.[2]
  • Deductions – The landlord must create an itemized list and provide to the tenant.
  • What cannot be deducted? – Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted by the tenant.

Lease Termination Rules for Landlords and Tenants

Summary: Both landlords and tenants have rights to terminate a lease under the following conditions.[3]

  • Week-to-week – can be ended by either the landlord or tenant with at least 7 days’ written notice before the specified end date.
  • Month-to-month – can be ended by either party with at least 30 days’ written notice before the specified end date.

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property

Summary: Landlords must provide a minimum of 24-hour notice before entering a property, except in emergencies.[4]

Rent Due Dates and Late Fees

Summary: Montana law allows landlords and tenants to agree on rent due dates and late fees in the lease agreement.[5]
  • Grace Period – No grace period.
  • Maximum Late Fee – No limit amount. Should be clearly stated in the lease agreement.
  • Returned Checks (NSF) – $30 per bounced check.

Eviction Procedures and Notices

Summary: Evictions must follow Montana law, requiring proper notice and filing through the local court system before a tenant can be legally removed.[6]

Tenant Property Maintenance Requirements

Summary: Tenants can request repairs in writing and terminate the lease or seek damages if repairs are not addressed within 14 days.[7]

Required Disclosure Forms

Summary:

  • Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Required for properties built before 1978.[8]
  • Landlord Contact Information – Must include the landlord’s name and address in the lease agreement.
  • Mold Disclosure Form – A mold disclosure form informs tenants about any mold presence or history in a property.[9]
  • Methamphetamine Disclosure For – This form informs tenants about past or current meth contamination on a property.[10]
  • Move-in Checklist – A move-in checklist documents a property’s condition at the start of a rental. This is required in order to prevent security deposit disputes.[11]
  • Post-Move Out Notice of Additional Cleaning (conditional) – Landlords can use if the tenant has left cleaning tasks unfinished that are not considered normal wear or your regular maintenance duty after the end of the lease and tenant moves out.[12]

Hunting Land for Lease Regulations

Summary: Landowners in Montana may lease hunting land in exchange for income. Both parties must follow Montana Hunting Laws.[13]

Sample Montana Rental Lease Agreement 

This Montana durable power of attorney form allows a person to appoint another individual to make decisions on their behalf regarding financial, medical, or other matters. Once completed and signed, the agent can use it immediately.

Medical Power of Attorney Forms – PDF

What is the Definition of “Power of Attorney”?

Definition by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act:

“A “Power of attorney” is a document that gives an agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal.”

Source: § 102(7)

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FAQs

  1. Does Montana have its own version of the POA form? Yes, Durable Power of Attorney Form PDF.

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A Montana bill of sale is a form that shows proof of a sale between the buyer and seller in a transaction. For the document to be valid, it must be signed by both the buyer and seller.



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This Montana car bill of sale template is used when buying and selling a vehicle privately.

Montana Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Guide

Contents of the Bill of Sale

A. Seller information
B. Buyer information
C. Vehicle details for registration

Signing Requirements

Both buyer and seller must sign the document

Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV90-A)

Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV90-A): Requirement for vehicles under ten (10) years old or less than 16,000 pounds.

Vehicle Registration

Deadlines: After moving or purchasing a car, owners must register their vehicles with the state within sixty (60) days. Vehicle owners can register their cars for one or two years. If the vehicle is eleven or older, they can register it permanently.

Vehicle registration: renew online through the Motor Vehicle Division or at the local county treasurer’s office.

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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

 

Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

 

 

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

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
  2. Mold Disclosure Form
  3. Methamphetamine Drug Lab Disclosure Form
  4. Move-in Checklist
  5. 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)

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The Montana Advance Healthcare Directive Form is a legal document that is used to ensure that a person’s wishes are respected when they cannot communicate their preferences due to illness or incapacity. This person is called the Agent.

Standard Power of Attorney Forms – PDF

Montana Advance Health Care Directive Medical Power of Attorney Form

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