Montana Property Disclosure Statement

Seller Name(s): [[Seller Full Name(s)]]

Property Address: [[Full Street Address]]
[[City]], Montana [[ZIP Code]]

County: [[County Name]]

Date of Disclosure: [[Disclosure Date]]

Year Built: [[Year Built]]

Property Type: [[Single Family Residence / Condominium Unit / Townhouse / Duplex / Manufactured Home / Other]]

Seller has owned the Property since: [[Year Seller Acquired Ownership]]

Pursuant to Montana Seller Property Disclosure Act (MCA §§ 70-16-703, 70-16-709) and related provisions of Montana law, a seller of residential real property must complete and deliver a written disclosure form to the buyer before or at the time the purchase agreement is executed. This disclosure must address known material facts and conditions affecting the property.

The buyer has 5 business days after receipt of the disclosure statement to rescind the purchase agreement by delivering written notice of rescission to the seller.

This statement is made to the best of the Seller's actual knowledge. It is not a warranty of any kind and does not replace the buyer's right and obligation to conduct independent inspections and due diligence. The buyer should obtain professional inspections of the structure, systems, environmental conditions, and title., -

1. Structural Components and Foundation

1. To Seller's knowledge, are there any known defects, cracks, settling, shifting, or movement in the foundation, footings, slab, basement walls, or crawlspace?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] If yes, describe: [[Foundation Defect Description]]

2. Are there any known structural defects in floors, walls, ceilings, or load-bearing components?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] If yes, describe: [[Structural Defect Description]]

3. Has the Property ever experienced any settling, heaving, or soil movement problems?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Soil Movement Details]]

4. Has any structural engineering report, inspection, or repair been performed on the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] If yes, provide dates and summary: [[Structural Report or Repair Summary]]

5. Are there any known problems with chimneys, fireplaces, or masonry?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Chimney or Masonry Details]]

2. Roof and Attic

1. What is the approximate age of the roof covering?

[[Roof Age in Years]] years; Roof type/material: [[Asphalt Shingle / Metal / Tile / Wood Shake / Other: [[Roof Material]]]]

2. Are there any known leaks, missing shingles, damage, or prior roof repairs or replacements?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] If yes, describe including dates: [[Roof Leak or Repair Details]]

3. Is there any known damage to the roof deck, underlayment, flashing, or attic ventilation?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Roof Deck or Attic Details]]

4. Has the roof been inspected or certified within the last 5 years?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Provide details: [[Roof Inspection Details]]

5. Are there any known issues with gutters, downspouts, or roof drainage?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Gutter or Drainage Details]]

3. Plumbing, Water Supply, Sewer, and Septic Systems

1. What type of water supply serves the Property?

[[Municipal / Community / Private Well / Other]]

2. If private well: approximate age, depth, and any known issues or testing?

[[Well Age and Details or N/A]]

3. What type of wastewater system serves the Property?

[[Municipal Sewer / Septic System / Other]]

4. If septic: approximate age, location, last pumped date, any known problems or permits?

[[Septic System Details or N/A]]

5. Are there any known plumbing defects, leaks, low pressure, frozen pipes history, water heater issues, or pipe material concerns (e.g., galvanized, polybutylene)?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Plumbing Issues Description]]

6. Has the water been tested for quality, contaminants, or hardness?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Results summary: [[Water Test Results or N/A]]

4. Electrical System

1. What is the main electrical service amperage?

[[100 Amp / 150 Amp / 200 Amp / Other: [[Electrical Service Amps]]]]

2. Are there any known electrical defects, including aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, overloaded panels, GFCI/AFCI issues, or frequent breaker trips?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Electrical Defects Description]]

3. Has any electrical work, upgrade, or inspection been performed in the last 10 years?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details and permits if known: [[Electrical Work Details]]

4. Are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors present and functional as required?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Detector Status]]

5. Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation (HVAC)

1. Heating system type and approximate age?

[[Furnace / Boiler / Heat Pump / Electric Baseboard / Other]] Age: [[HVAC Heating Age]]

2. Cooling system type and approximate age?

[[Central Air / Window Units / None / Heat Pump]] Age: [[HVAC Cooling Age]]

3. Are there any known HVAC defects, uneven heating/cooling, ductwork issues, or recent repairs?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[HVAC Issues Description]]

4. Has the HVAC system been serviced or maintained regularly?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Last service: [[Last HVAC Service Date]]

6. Hazardous Materials and Environmental Conditions

1. Lead-based paint: Was the Property built before 1978?

[[Yes / No]] If yes, Seller has actual knowledge of lead-based paint or hazards: [[Yes / No / Unknown]] Locations/details: [[Lead Paint Details or None]]

2. Seller has provided all available lead records and the EPA pamphlet if applicable: [[Yes / No / N/A]]

3. Asbestos: Are there any known asbestos-containing materials (insulation, flooring, siding, etc.)?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details and location: [[Asbestos Details]]

4. Radon: Has the Property been tested for radon?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] If tested, result and mitigation status: [[Radon Test Result and Mitigation]]

5. Mold or moisture: Does Seller have knowledge of any mold, mildew, or excessive moisture conditions?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Per MCA § 70-16-703, if known mold present or tested, details and any test results/mitigation: [[Mold Disclosure Details or None]]

6. Other environmental: Are there any known underground storage tanks, chemical spills, contamination, or hazardous waste on or affecting the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Environmental Hazard Details]]

7. Methamphetamine or other controlled substance manufacturing: To Seller's knowledge, has the Property ever been used for methamphetamine production or other illegal drug activity requiring disclosure under MCA 75-10-1305?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details if applicable: [[Meth or Drug Disclosure Details]]

7. Flood, Drainage, Wetlands, and Water-Related Issues

1. Is the Property located in a designated flood zone or special flood hazard area?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] FEMA zone or map info if known: [[Flood Zone Details]]

2. Has the Property ever experienced flooding, drainage problems, or high water table issues?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details and dates: [[Flood or Drainage History]]

3. Are there any known wetlands, conservation easements, or water rights issues affecting the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Wetlands or Water Rights Details]]

4. Is there any history of sewer backup or septic system failure?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Sewer or Septic Failure Details]]

8. Neighborhood Nuisances, External Factors, and Conditions

1. Are there any known nuisances such as excessive noise, odors, traffic, livestock, commercial operations, or airport proximity affecting the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Nuisance Details]]

2. Are there any known planned developments, road projects, or zoning changes that may affect the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Development or Zoning Details]]

3. Is the Property subject to any agricultural, industrial, or other special district assessments or restrictions?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Special District Details]]

9. Homeowners Association, Condominium, or Common Interest Community

1. Is the Property subject to a homeowners association (HOA), condominium association, or similar?

[[Yes / No]] If yes, name: [[HOA or Association Name]]

2. Are there any known delinquent or special assessments, pending increases, or material disputes with the association?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[HOA Assessment or Dispute Details]]

3. Has Seller received copies of current HOA/condo governing documents, financials, and meeting minutes to provide to Buyer?

[[Yes / No / N/A]]

4. Monthly or annual HOA/condo fees: [[HOA Fee Amount and Frequency or N/A]]

10. Title, Encumbrances, Easements, and Legal Matters

1. Are there any known title defects, liens, encumbrances, judgments, or clouds on title?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Title Issue Details]]

2. Are there any easements, access rights, shared wells, driveways, or party walls affecting the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Easement or Shared Feature Details]]

3. Are there any known boundary disputes, encroachments, or survey discrepancies?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Boundary Dispute Details]]

4. Are there any known violations of zoning, building codes, or covenants?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Code or Covenant Violation Details]]

5. Has Seller received any notices from government agencies regarding the Property?

[[Yes / No / Unknown]] Details: [[Government Notice Details]]

11. Appliances, Systems, and Included Items

List major appliances and systems included in the sale and their general condition to Seller's knowledge:

• Refrigerator: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Range/Oven: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Dishwasher: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Microwave: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Washer/Dryer: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Water Heater: [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Garage Door Opener(s): [[Age / Condition / Working / Not Included]]
• Other included items: [[List Other Included Appliances or Fixtures]]

Any known defects in included items: [[Yes, describe / No]]

12. Other Known Material Defects or Facts

Describe any other known material defects, conditions, or facts that may affect the value, use, or desirability of the Property that have not been disclosed above (including but not limited to prior insurance claims, pest/termite history, prior repairs, or unusual events):

[[Full Description of Any Other Known Material Defects or "None to Seller's Knowledge"]]

13. Seller Representations and Acknowledgments

Seller represents that the information provided in this disclosure is true and correct to the best of Seller's actual knowledge as of the date signed. Seller has not willfully failed to disclose any known material defect. Seller understands that willfully failing to disclose may result in liability for damages plus attorney fees under Montana law.

Seller acknowledges the duty to update this disclosure if new information becomes known prior to closing.

Seller Initials: _______________ Date: [[Disclosure Date]]

14. Lead-Based Paint and Other Required Federal Disclosures (Pre-1978 Housing)

(Complete this section only if the Property was built before 1978.)

Seller has actual knowledge of the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing: [[Yes / No / Unknown]]

If yes, describe known locations and conditions: [[Lead Paint Known Locations]]

Seller has provided the buyer with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards: [[Yes / No]]

Seller has provided the required EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home": [[Yes / No]]

15. Buyer Acknowledgment of Receipt and Rescission Rights

Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has received this Montana Property Disclosure Statement.

Buyer acknowledges that under Montana law, Buyer has 5 business days after receipt of this disclosure to rescind the purchase agreement by providing written notice of rescission to Seller or Seller's agent.

Buyer has had the opportunity to review this disclosure and is advised to obtain independent professional inspections.

Buyer Name(s): [[Buyer Full Name(s)]]

Buyer Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Buyer Receipt/ Signature Date]]

Buyer Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Buyer Receipt/ Signature Date]], -

Seller Signature(s)

Seller: [[Seller Full Name(s)]]

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Disclosure Date]]

Seller: [[Co-Seller Full Name if Applicable]]

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Disclosure Date]], -

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This is a template example for informational and illustrative purposes. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. All figures, statutes, and requirements must be verified against current Montana law and local requirements. The parties should consult qualified Montana legal counsel, a licensed real estate professional, and obtain appropriate inspections. Laws and required disclosures may change.

Sources for this template include Montana Code Annotated provisions referenced herein (as of 2026). Buyer and Seller remain responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements including lead-based paint (42 U.S.C. § 4852d) and mold disclosure (MCA § 70-16-703).