Property Management
A Montana property manager who fails to properly screen tenants and rents to a tenant who subsequently causes significant damage to the property may be liable to the property owner for:
ANothing since the tenant is solely responsible
BNegligent tenant selection if the damage was reasonably foreseeable from proper screening✓ Correct
COnly the cost of tenant placement
DCriminal charges related to property damage
Explanation
A property manager has a duty to exercise reasonable care in tenant screening. If inadequate screening allows a tenant with a clear history of property damage or non-payment to rent a unit, and damage occurs, the property manager may be liable for negligent tenant selection.
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