Montana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Montana standard residential lease agreement is a contract between the landlord and tenant for the use of property in exchange for money. The one-year contract is legally binding and lays out important information such as the rent price, due dates, security deposit, and property rules. The tenant may be subject to a credit check to verify their income.

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Last updated May 10th, 2024

A Montana standard residential lease agreement is a contract between the landlord and tenant for the use of property in exchange for money. The one-year contract is legally binding and lays out important information such as the rent price, due dates, security deposit, and property rules. The tenant may be subject to a credit check to verify their income.

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Disclosures (5)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – If a property was constructed before 1978, the landlord must provide the tenant with a lead paint disclosure that covers the possible harms of toxic lead paint. (EPA/HUD Fact Sheet)

Landlord Identification – The landlord or property manager’s name and address must be made available to the tenant. (§ 70-24-301)

Methamphetamine Disclosure – If the rental property has ever manufactured methamphetamine and not been remedied to Montana state standards, then it must be disclosed in writing to the tenant. (§ 75-10-1305)

Mold Disclosure – If the landlord is aware of mold on the property, it must be disclosed to the renter and they must include a mold disclosure to the tenant. (§ 70-16-703)

Statement of Condition – The landlord must provide a statement of condition report if they receive a security deposit from the renter. (§ 70-25-206)

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in the state of Montana. Tenants are required to pay on the date agreed upon in the lease.

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – There is no set maximum a landlord may charge for a security deposit in Montana.

Returning – The tenant must receive the security deposit back within 10 days of the lease’s end or 30 days if the landlord has made deductions. (§ 70-25-202(b))

  • Deductions – If deductions were made to the security deposit, the landlord must provide a written list showing damages within 30 days of the end of the lease. (§ 70-25-202(a))
  • Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – Even if the tenant fails to provide the landlord with a new address, they are still entitled to the deposit. (§ 70-25-205)