Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Montana content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Montana rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Montana properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Montana in under a minute, no account needed.
Montana landlords commonly track 5 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file the Montana annual report for the ownership entity by April 15, pay first-half Montana property tax installment, and pay second-half Montana property tax installment.
If an LLC or corporation holds your rental, file its Montana annual report between January 1 and April 15, because a report filed after April 15 costs $35, and an entity that still has not filed by December 1 (November 1 for an out-of-state entity registered in Montana) can be administratively dissolved or lose its Montana registration.
The first half of Montana property tax is due by 5 p.m. on November 30, after which interest and a 2% penalty apply.
The second half of Montana property tax is due by 5 p.m. on May 31, after which interest and a 2% penalty apply.
Montana landlords must deliver a written list of any rent due and damage and cleaning charges, together with the remaining deposit balance, within 30 days after the tenancy ends or the landlord accepts the tenant's surrender of the unit, whichever comes first (or return the full deposit within 10 days when there is no damage, cleaning, unpaid rent, or unpaid utilities), and a landlord who skips the list forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit for damage or cleaning.
Montana landlords must install an approved smoke detector in every rental unit and a carbon monoxide detector outside each sleeping area in any unit with fuel-fired appliances or an attached garage, then verify every detector works at the start of each rental agreement, and an annual check catches missing or disabled detectors before the next turnover.
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Landlords in Montana plan upkeep around a cold climate: this guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items for Montana in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, spring thaw inspection: roof and foundation, and create defensible space and clear debris before summer fire season.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Freeze-thaw cycles crack roofs and foundations; a spring inspection catches winter damage early.
Montana's fire season typically runs from late June into October at lower elevations, so clearing dead vegetation and debris around the home and removing combustible materials from decks and porches in May creates defensible space before fire danger climbs.
Much of Montana sees its first freezing nights by mid to late September, and water left in sprinkler lines, hoses, or hose bibs expands as it freezes and cracks them, so blowing out and draining them by mid-September (by late August in Butte and the high mountain valleys) prevents burst lines and water damage.
A pre-season furnace inspection prevents mid-winter heating failures and carbon monoxide risk.
Clearing gutters after leaf drop prevents ice dams and roofline water damage in winter.
Across Montana's valleys and plains, snow cover builds through December and peaks in January, so checking attic insulation, attic air sealing, and the eaves early in winter lets you fix the attic heat loss that turns roof snow into ice dams and forces meltwater under shingles and into ceilings.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 5 state and local compliance obligations that Montana landlords commonly track. Among them: file the Montana annual report for the ownership entity by April 15, pay first-half Montana property tax installment, and pay second-half Montana property tax installment. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Montana guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items timed to a cold climate, in calendar order. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, spring thaw inspection: roof and foundation, and create defensible space and clear debris before summer fire season. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Montana guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Montana guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
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