Montana Tenant Screening

for Landlords & Real Estate Agents

Tenant Screening Services in Montana…

Landlords across Montana can screen applicants with ease. Just provide your tenant’s name and email. We’ll confirm their identity, obtain consent, and retrieve their credit report along with a multi-state criminal background search.

No setup fees. No monthly charges. Pay only when you order.

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Vital Data for Rental Owners

Whether you’re renting out cabins in Bigfork, apartments in Missoula, or single-family homes in Billings. Our platform delivers vital information so you can make informed leasing decisions based on reported data, not guesswork.

Popular areas we serve include:

• Billings
• Missoula
• Great Falls
• Bozeman
• Butte

We serve landlords statewide, subject to local and federal laws regarding the use of consumer data.

Financial Behavior and Criminal History

Our screening reports help Montana landlords reduce risk by revealing patterns of financial behavior and identifying criminal history, where available and legally reportable, including the following:

• Credit Score & Factors (ResidentScore®)
• Reported Addresses & Employment
• Credit Card & Loan Payments
• Ch 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Remarks
• Returned Check Collection Accts
• Unpaid Utility & Landlord Collections
• Foreclosures & Repossessions
• Multi-State Criminal Records*
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Global Sanctions

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Turnaround Time: Most reports are completed within seconds. In cases involving common names or flagged records, processing may take longer.

tenant credit report

*DISCLAIMER: No tenant criminal background check is 100% complete. Coverage for our standard tenant screening may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion and/or its partners limiting records that do not meet their data quality standards. As of November 2024, criminal records are available to return in the following jurisdictions that have a green dot in the “In Network” column below…

Montana Tenant Screening FAQs

This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard Indiana tenant screening service. If a jurisdiction is not “In Network,” then it’s possible that if a criminal conviction occurred there, it may not be reported. Learn more about our tenant criminal record coverage across the rest of the U.S.

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Montana Tenant Screening FAQs

Got questions? Contact us. Be advised: We are unable to provide legal advice. For specific landlord-tenant matters, it’s best to consult an attorney.

Can landlords charge an application fee in Montana?

Montana law does not restrict application fees, but landlords should keep them reasonable and disclose them upfront. Be sure to use the fee only for legitimate screening-related purposes.

Is it legal to consider criminal background in tenant screening?

Montana allows landlords to consider an applicant’s criminal history when making rental decisions. However, landlords must avoid discriminatory practices and follow federal Fair Housing guidelines.

Landlord Resources for Montana

For more information and assistance, landlords can reference the following resources.

Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0700/chapter_0240/parts_index.html

Full text of Montana’s landlord-tenant law, covering lease terms, security deposits, repairs, and evictions.

Montana Office of Consumer Protection

https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/

Information on housing-related complaints and fair business practices for landlords and tenants.

Montana Judicial Branch – Court Self-Help Center

https://courts.mt.gov/selfhelp

Includes eviction forms, filing resources, and court locator tools for landlords handling disputes.

Montana Association of REALTORS®

https://www.montanarealtors.org

Professional resources, continuing education, and legal updates for property managers.

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