Overview
The United States has over 1 million residents in rental housing, which is 35% of the total US population. In Montana, almost 6% of the state’s population is in apartment housing. TenantReports.com can help Montana landlords with tenant screening to make the application and rental process faster and easier than ever.
Montana tenant screening records contain data from as early as 1986 depending on courts searched and the type of offense registered. Information obtained through screening cannot be used to alter a current rental agreement, unless the tenant is shown to have breached said agreement.
Important Tenant Screening Regulation In Montana
Arrest Logs
Yellowstone County is the only county with public arrest logs. They include general and detailed information such as weight, height, sex, date of birth, type of arrest, and reach as far back as 2002. Other counties either do not provide arrest logs, or rely on the service of a third-party vendor.
Eviction History
Eviction information can be searched up to seven years prior to the request.
Department of Corrections
The Department of Corrections records felony convictions from 1990 onward. Information such as date of birth and social security number may be included with the report.
Driving History
Driving history can be searched as far back as three years in the state of Montana.
