Property Management

A Montana property manager handling a tenant's security deposit must document any deductions by providing:

AA verbal explanation at move-out
BAn itemized written statement of deductions within 30 days of the tenant vacating✓ Correct
CA certified mail notice of deductions within 60 days
DNo documentation is required if deductions are under $500

Explanation

Montana's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requires landlords to provide an itemized written statement of all security deposit deductions within 30 days of the tenant vacating and returning the keys. Failure to do so may result in the landlord forfeiting their right to withhold the deposit.

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