Lease Agreement Template Montana

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

Document Control:

• Effective Date: [Effective Date]
• Version: 2026.1
• Jurisdiction: State of Montana (Montana Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 24 - Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977)

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1. LEGAL NOTICE & COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This document is an elite legal and operational template designed to comply with the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Real estate laws are subject to local ordinances and statutory modifications. Legal counsel should be consulted to ensure compliance with specific municipal codes and evolving state regulations.

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2. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [Date] by and between:

• Landlord: [Landlord Full Legal Name/Company Name], having a principal place of business/residence at [Landlord Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord," and
• Tenant(s): [Tenant 1 Full Legal Name] and [Tenant 2 Full Legal Name], hereinafter jointly and severally referred to as the "Tenant."

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3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES & TERMS

3.1. PREMISES

Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant takes from Landlord, the real property located at [Street Address, Unit Number], City of [City], State of Montana, Zip Code [Zip Code] (the "Premises"), together with the following personal property, if any: [List Appliances/Furnishings or write "None"].

3.2. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall commence on [Lease Start Date] (the "Commencement Date") and shall expire on [Lease End Date] at 11:59 PM (the "Termination Date"), unless renewed or terminated in accordance with applicable Montana law.

3.3. RENT PAYMENT & FEES

A. Base Rent: Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord as base rent the sum of [Monthly Rent Amount in Words] Dollars ($[Monthly Rent Numeric]) per month, due and payable in advance on the first (1st) day of each calendar month. B. Delivery of Payment: Rent shall be paid to Landlord at [Landlord Payment Address or Electronic Portal Instructions]. C. Grace Period & Late Fees: Rent is late if not received by Landlord by the fifth (5th) day of the month. If rent is not paid by the fifth (5th) day, Tenant shall pay a late charge of [Late Fee Amount] Dollars ($[Late Fee Numeric]) or [Percent]% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, pursuant to Montana statutory allowances. D. Returned Checks: A fee of [Returned Check Fee Amount] Dollars ($[Fee Numeric]) shall be assessed for any bank-rejected or NSF payment.

3.4. SECURITY DEPOSIT

A. Deposit Amount: Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of [Security Deposit Amount] Dollars ($[Deposit Numeric]) as a security deposit. B. Holding & Compliance: The security deposit shall be held by Landlord in compliance with the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. C. Return of Deposit: Within thirty (30) days of the termination of this Agreement and delivery of possession by Tenant, Landlord shall return the security deposit, less any lawful deductions for actual damages, unpaid rent, or cleaning costs, accompanied by a written itemized list of any deductions.

3.5. USE OF PREMISES

The Premises shall be used and occupied solely by Tenant and immediate family as a private single-family residence. No commercial activities, unauthorized sub-letting, or illegal operations shall be conducted on the Premises.

3.6. UTILITIES

Tenant shall be responsible for arranging and paying for all utility services connected to the Premises, except for the following, which shall be paid by Landlord: [List Landlord-Paid Utilities, e.g., Water, Trash, or write "None"].

3.7. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, & ALTERATIONS

A. Tenant Obligations: Tenant shall keep the Premises clean, sanitary, and in good repair, and shall comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by MCA § 70-24-321. B. Landlord Obligations: Landlord shall maintain the structural integrity of the Premises in compliance with MCA § 70-24-303. C. Alterations: Tenant shall not paint, wallpaper, or make structural alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

3.8. RIGHT OF ENTRY

Pursuant to MCA § 70-24-312, Landlord or Landlord’s agent may enter the Premises upon at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice to Tenant to inspect, make necessary repairs, or show the property to prospective buyers or tenants. Notice is not required in cases of emergency or if Tenant has abandoned the property.

3.9. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

If Tenant fails to pay rent when due, violates any material term of this Agreement, or breaches statutory duties under Montana law, Landlord may issue appropriate statutory notices (e.g., 3-day notice for non-payment, 14-day notice for non-compliance) and pursue all available remedies under the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, including eviction and recovery of attorney's fees where permitted.

3.10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed, construed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana. Any legal action arising from this Agreement must be filed in the county where the Premises is located.

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4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Residential Lease Agreement as of the date first written above.

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Landlord Printed Name]
Title: [Title, if applicable]
Date: [Date]

TENANT(S):

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant 1 Printed Name]
Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant 2 Printed Name]
Date: [Date]

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5. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Review and Customize: Complete all bracketed fields ([...]) with accurate legal names, monetary amounts, and specific operational terms tailored to the Montana property.
2. Mandatory Disclosures: Ensure federal lead-based paint disclosures (if built prior to 1978) and any required Montana mold or methamphetamine disclosures are attached prior to signing.
3. Execution: Both Landlord (or authorized agent) and all adult Tenants must sign and date the execution block in duplicate.
4. Distribution & Retention: Provide a fully executed copy of the Agreement and security deposit receipt to the Tenant immediately upon signing. Retain the original document in the asset file for a minimum of three (3) years post-tenancy.