Property Management Services for Owners

  How often do you do interior inspections of my home?:

Tenants are screened using a thorough process. Once we match a qualified tenant with your property, an interior inspection is completed within 30-45 days of move in. This allows tenant(s) time to move in and get comfortable. If anything is out of the norm it will generally show up within this timeframe. If the property is not cared for as expected and per the lease, a non-compliance letter is sent to the tenant(s). The tenant(s) is provided an opportunity to remedy the violation. When there are violations, subsequent inspections are performed for follow up to ensure there is long-term resolution. Routine interior inspections are performed at 6-12 month intervals dependent upon the management agreement and discretion of the Property Manager. At any time, owners can request an inspection.

  What happens if a tenant does not pay rent?:

Generally, rent is due on the 1st of the month. A 5-day grace period is given to account for banking delays, weekend, holidays, etc. If rent is not received by the 6th of the month, we send a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. This is telling the tenant that they need to pay their rent within 3 days. From this point forward, we adhere to the Montana Tenant Landlord laws to provide the tenant with every chance possible to resolve the situation while protecting the Owner from delinquencies.

  I as a Landlord, can I charge fee’s? What is the difference of a fee and a deposit?:

A deposit is refundable and a fee is non-refundable. As a Landlord you can charge the following non-compliance fees if in violation of your rental agreement: 1. Late fee 2. Failure to clean up your pets waste 3. Failure to clean up garbage or rubbish 4. Parking violations 5. Improper use of a vehicle on the property 6. Returned checks 7. Tampering with smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms 8. Smoking in the home if it is a non-smoking home 9. Unauthorized pets that can cause damage to the home or another person or property.

  Do I have to allow pets?:

No, you do not have to allow pets unless the pet falls under the guidelines of a Service or Emotional Support Animal in which case you cannot deny nor charge a pet deposit. The tenant must provide proof from a qualified healthcare profession that indeed the pet is used for disability purposes. Any damages caused by Service or Emotional Support Animals are the responsibility of the tenant.

Many of our owners allow pets. If you choose to allow pets, if can be done based upon specific size and breed requirements. Allowing pets has the advantage of increasing the number of potential tenants to lease your property and increases the property's rental value.

  Should I pay utilities?:

This question is best answered based upon your unique property. Please contact us and one of our Property Managers will help you decide the best option.