Montana

Take applications from prospective tenants for a rental vacancy with this Rental Application Form for residential tenancies in Montana.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Montana.

• collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
• issuing eviction and default notices;
• inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
• showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
• groundskeeping and building maintenance.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

If your tenant has breached a certain term of the rental agreement, serve them with this 3-Day Notice of Breach for Montana landlords.

• This breach should ONLY BE USED for a breach of the rental agreement due to:
  
  • unauthorized persons living in the rental unit,
  • having an unauthorized pet on the premises, or
  • damage to the rental premises caused by the tenant or their guests.
• The tenant is required to remedy the breach within 3 days or the landlord will terminate the rental agreement.
• A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of service.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Montana.

MT commercial landlords, lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this comprehensive Montana Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The tenant has an option to renew the lease at the end of the term.
• Alternate clauses for payment of property taxes by either the landlord or the tenant (as applicable).
• The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Alternate clauses included if (i) the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, and (ii) if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Provisions for abatement of rent or termination of the lease in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• The tenant accepts the lease subordinate to any mortgage or other lien against the property.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Montana.

MT landlords, if your tenant has left personal property behind after moving out, you must serve them with this Notice of Abandonment before you can dispose of the property.

• The Notice must be given in accordance with the Montana Landlord and Tenant Act. It includes a Service of Notice form, to record the details of how the service was effected on the tenant
• The Notice informs the tenant that the landlord believes the personal property left at the premises was abandoned and has removed and stored it for safekeeping.
• The tenant has 15 days to remove the property or the landlord will sell or otherwise dispose of it.
• A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
• Available as a downloadable MS Word document.
• Intended for use only in the State of Montana.

• The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
• The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
• The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
• Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.

• The tenant is notified that the rental agreement has been terminated due to the tenant failing to remedy a previous breach of which notice was given.
• The tenant is required to vacate (quit) the premises within a specified time frame or the landlord will start eviction proceedings to recover possession of the property.
• A Service of Notice form is included, to record how the Notice is served on the tenant.

Rental managers, create a Tenant Manual for occupants of a highrise commercial office building with this customizable template.

1. Overview of the building management and contact names and numbers for essential personnel.
2. A description of the heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems.
3. Proper use of the building elevators.
4. Procedures to be followed for receiving deliveries and freight.
5. Move-in and move-out procedures.
6. How tenants will be billed for rent and other expenses, and how payment of invoices is to be made.
7. An overview of the building security systems, and security procedures to be followed by all tenants.
8. Parking and other building amenities.
9. A description of the cleaning and maintenance services available to all tenants.
10. A set of building rules and regulations.