Montana (MT) lease form
Quick answer
Montana does not require a written lease, but any lease must comply with the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977 and cannot contain clauses that waive tenant rights. Landlords must disclose known methamphetamine contamination history, known mold, and their contact information before the tenancy begins.
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Landlord must disclose before signing if the property was contaminated by meth smoke or used as a meth lab, unless the property has been professionally remediated to state standards.
If the landlord knows of mold in the unit, disclosure to the tenant is required before or at the start of the tenancy under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-16-703.
Landlord must provide the name and address of the person responsible for the property and update this information in writing when it changes.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards and delivery of the EPA pamphlet before signing for all homes built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977, Mont. Code Ann. Title 70, Chapter 24; Prohibited provisions at § 70-33-202. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Montana lease FAQ
No. Montana law does not require a written lease. Oral month-to-month agreements are valid, though a written agreement protects both parties.
Yes. If the landlord knows the property was used to produce or smoke meth, disclosure is required before signing unless the unit has been state-certified remediated.
At least 24 hours advance notice is required for non-emergency entries. Lease clauses waiving this right are void under Montana law.
Under Mont. Code Ann. § 70-33-202, any prohibited provision is void and unenforceable, but the rest of the lease remains in effect.
