📄 Montana Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — Montana Compliant
Montana Rental Agreement: Montana requires a written move-in inventory/condition checklist under MCA § 70-25-206. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out (or 10 days if no deductions). Landlords who wrongfully withhold may owe up to $500 in additional damages.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (Montana): 3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (Montana): No statutory maximum on security deposits.
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required Montana Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in Montana:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist required (MCA § 70-25-206)
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for Montana landlords and incorporates the key requirements of Montana Code Annotated Title 70, Chapter 24 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act).
Security Deposit Rules
No statutory maximum on security deposits. Montana requires a written move-in inventory/condition checklist under MCA § 70-25-206. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out (or 10 days if no deductions). Landlords who wrongfully withhold may owe up to $500 in additional damages.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the Montana eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No rent control statewide. See Montana rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Move-in checklist required (MCA § 70-25-206)
Key Montana Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our Montana security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
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