Montana Tenant's Maintenance Repair Request Form

Calling state or local building or health inspectors. withholding the rent. repairing the problem, or having it repaired by a professional, and deducting the cost from your rent (called repair-and-deduct) moving out, or.

Keep your rented properties safe and free from health hazards. make sure all gas and electrical equipment is safely installed and maintained. provide an Energy Performance Certificate for the property. protect your tenant's deposit in a government-approved scheme.

A burst water service or a serious water service leak. A blocked or broken toilet. A serious roof leak. A gas leak. A dangerous electrical fault. Flooding or serious flood damage. Serious storm or fire damage.

Tenants can all agree to withhold rent until the landlord makes repairs. A group of tenants can ask a judge to order the landlord to make repairs. If the landlord absolutely refuses to fix the bad conditions, tenants can ask a court to appoint a temporary landlord called a receiver in order to make repairs.

The living space is safe and meets minimum housing, fire, building, and health standards; the heating, wiring, and plumbing work; the structure of the building is maintained including windows, doors, walls, roofs, ceilings, floors, and stairs; the fridge and stove work; and.

Keep your rental unit as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permits. Dispose of garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a clean and safe manner. Keep plumbing fixtures as clean as their condition permits.

Renter Responsibilities You will maintain the property in a clean and habitable condition. You will inform the landlord when issues arise that could harm the value of the property. You will pay for any repairs due to your negligence or misuse of the property.

Your landlord is always responsible for repairs to: the property's structure and exterior. basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary fittings including pipes and drains. heating and hot water.