Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Landlord's failure to make repairs - Montana 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the letter. This is crucial for record-keeping.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields to ensure proper delivery.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly by name for a personal touch.
  5. Provide your address as the tenant, ensuring clarity on where you reside.
  6. Specify the date you first notified your landlord of the repair issue and describe the problems clearly in the provided space.
  7. Sign and date at the bottom of the letter to validate your request formally.
  8. Select how you will deliver this notice (personal delivery, certified mail, etc.) and sign again for proof of delivery.

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Deliver a written notice to the landlord describing what needs to be done, and giving Landlord 14 days to fix the problem. Tell your landlord in the notice that if the problem isnt fixed within 14 days, this is your written notice that you will terminate your lease in 30 days.
Make your points clearly, with specific detail, as briefly as possible. Be polite and respectful in your letter. Presume that your landlord will do the right thing, operate in good faith, and behave like a professional. Set a good example for your landlord to follow.
Yes, tenants can withhold rent or pursue repair and deduct remedies if the landlord fails to maintain the premises in a way that endangers health and safety.
If you need emergency repairs you can give your landlord 3 working days to fix the problem (instead of 14 days). If your landlord doesnt fix the problem within the number of days you give, you may terminate the rental agreement and move out.
When you write your own letter, include: names, dates, your address and signature. a description of the problems. background information if you already talked to the super or asked for repairs. a request for advance notice if they will come to your apartment, so you can plan.
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Compensation Scenarios Factors Influencing CompensationPotential Compensation Severity of Unsafe Conditions $1,000 $50,000+ Duration of the Issue $500 $25,000 Documented Health Issues $5,000 $100,000+ Punitive Damages for Negligence Up to $50,000 or more Mar 27, 2025
Tenant protections in Montana include the right to timely repairs and habitable living conditions. Retaliatory actions by landlords for tenant complaints are prohibited. Landlords must comply with all health and safety codes as mandated by Montana landlord-tenant laws.
If your tenant will not allow you access to do repairs then you need to lawyer up with a local landlord-tenant lawyer and send a demand letter to the tenant to grant access or else you will sue them for eviction. They are in bdocHub of the lease and law by denying access to make repairs.

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