Montana Month-to-Month Rental Agreement | PDF
A Montana month-to-month rental agreement permits a lessor (“Landlord”) and lessee (“Tenant”) to enter into a binding rental agreement that may be voided or changed with at least thirty (30) days’ notice to the other party. The contract automatically renews upon payment by the tenant, and all Montana Landlord-Tenant laws remain in effect just as a standard rental agreement. In addition, the same eviction laws are in effect, which makes it highly recommended that the landlord accept a rental application before authorizing a contract. The most important details to verify is the tenant’s income by speaking with his or her employer and their credit score to view any outstanding debts. Once approved, this agreement should be drafted and sent to the lessee for authorization.
Required Disclosures
- Mold Disclosure – If applicable, the tenant must be forewarned about the presence of mold on the property.
- Move-in Checklist – The landlord and tenant must inspect the property writing down any current damage or repairs needed. This purpose is to protect the tenant’s security deposit at the end of the lease.
- Lead-Based Paint – This disclosure must be signed by the tenant and attached to all leases for units constructed before 1978.
Minimum Termination Notice
Monthly leases can be terminated or altered by giving the tenant or landlord at least thirty (30) days’ notice (§ 70-24-441).
