We commonly see leases with illegal clauses. In most contracts an illegal clause isn’t likely to cause problems. Usually, Courts…
A while back I wrote an article about landlords using illegal clauses in leases. We litigate hundreds of leases every year. Because…
Because of a recent legislative change at M.C.A. 70-24-430(9) Montana Landlord and/or Property Managers should add the following language to…
I think my tenant might have moved. What should I do? Generally, self-help evictions are prohibited. However, there is an…
The Montana Supreme Court disapproves of acceleration clauses in leases. The Montana Supreme Court has also questioned whether leases should…
For some reason, non-lawyers rarely know what “judgment-proof” means. On the other hand, most attorneys are all too familiar with…
If you find yourself negotiating with an unwanted tenant, try to settle your eviction case by trading some or all…
One of the worst problems that a landlord can have is when people start selling illegal drugs from a rental…
We have been helping Montana landlords evicting people for over 10 years now. Last year we were able to assist…
A recent Montana Supreme Court case significantly changed the law regarding Montana Residential Leases. Montana Landlords should immediately have their…