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Montana lets you screen tenants thoroughly — but cross the wrong line and you're facing a fair housing complaint. Here's how to screen legally, effectively, and consistently.
Montana gives landlords 14 days for standard repairs and 3 days for emergencies — or tenants can fix it themselves and deduct from rent. Here's your complete guide to maintenance obligations.
Montana requires 5 specific disclosures in every lease. Miss one and you could lose a dispute. Here's exactly what your Montana rental agreement must include — plus smart clauses that protect you.
Montana's 2026 tax overhaul doubled the property tax on short-term rentals. Add local permit requirements and lodging taxes, and the math has fundamentally changed. Here's the real comparison.
Sell a Montana rental property and buy another without paying capital gains tax — if you follow the rules exactly. Here's how 1031 exchanges work in Montana, including the state clawback trap.
Montana doesn't require landlord insurance by law — but your lender does, and Montana's wildfire, freeze, and hail risks make going without a bad bet. Here's what coverage actually matters.
Montana has the cheapest LLC formation in the country — $35 to file, $15/year to maintain. Here's when you need one for rental properties, how to set it up, and what it actually protects.
A data-driven breakdown of Montana's top rental markets — actual cap rates, median prices, rent levels, and which cities work for cash flow vs. appreciation plays.
Montana land purchases hide expensive surprises — water rights that don't transfer, landlocked parcels with no legal access, and wells that aren't what they seem. Here's how to protect yourself.
Montana overhauled its property tax system in 2026 with new tiered rates. Here's what changed, what you'll pay by county, and how long-term rentals save compared to short-term rentals.
A calm, clear walkthrough of Montana's eviction process — the legal notices, court filings, timelines, and critical mistakes to avoid. No shortcuts, no self-help, just the right way to do it.
Everything Montana landlords and tenants need to know about security deposits — limits, return timelines, allowed deductions, and what to do when things go wrong.