Property Management

A Montana property manager who collects application fees from prospective tenants must:

AApply all fees to the first month's rent
BOnly charge fees that reflect the actual cost of the application process (credit check, background check) and comply with Montana law on fee amounts and refundability✓ Correct
CRefund all fees if the applicant is not selected
DCharge all applicants equally and keep all fees regardless of outcome

Explanation

Application fees in Montana must reflect actual costs of processing (credit and background checks). Overcharging application fees or retaining fees that exceed actual costs may be challenged. Montana law and the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act govern these practices.

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