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Montana Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Montana sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Montana sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 30 days (10 days if no deductions) after move-out (Mont. Code Ann. 70-25-202).

This template walks you through every clause a Montana lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Montana security deposit rules

Montana security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline30 days (10 days if no deductions)
StatuteMont. Code Ann. 70-25-202

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Montana requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Montana

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Montana as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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