Montana Move-in/move-out checklist

Is a move-in or move-out inspection checklist required in Montana?

Required when a deposit is taken. When the lease is signed or the tenancy starts, the landlord must give a separate signed written statement of the premises' present condition (or that the unit was never rented before). On the tenant's written request, the landlord must also give the prior tenant's list of damage and cleaning charges. A landlord who fails to do this cannot recover damage or cleaning costs unless the landlord proves by clear and convincing evidence that the tenant caused them.

Verified Source: MCA 70-25-206 · last checked 2026-10-23