Contracts for Deed

Most pre-printed forms are severely lacking in clarity or protection for either Buyer or Seller. Whether you want to buy or sell property, a Contract for Deed can have far-reaching results, intended or not. It is important to provide adequate forethought when drafting the contract to provide guidelines when trouble arises. And trouble has a way of finding everyone, sometime or another.

Trust Indentures & Mortgages

These terms are the traditional contract methods utilized to buy or sell real property. They differ from contracts for deed and from each other. Weigh the pros and cons before choosing the best to use.

Home Owners Associations and Subdivisions

This subsection of Real Property law affects nearly everyone who live in a community. They can be considered your "neighborhood" rules and regulations, varying from how many pets you can have to what color you cannot paint your house. They affect everyone. Are they fair? Can they really be enforced? It depends.

Landlord/Tenant Law

Montana has enacted laws governing landlords and tenants. Unfortunately, many misunderstandings arise when those laws are misinterpreted. Tenants and landlords both have specific rights and responsibilities, whether the rental agreement is for a month-to-month term or for a specified-time lease. Tenants AND Landlords BEWARE.