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Move-in & Move-out Policies

Topher's Property Standards for Move in

We are committed to providing safe, clean, and properly maintained homes to our residents.
In order to comply with the Montana Code Annotated (Montana Code Annotated 
70-24-303),
Montana judicial law, and Topher Realty LLC standards, the below items must be
completed before we will advertise and rent a property:

● Property professionally cleaned and free of trash/debris, inside and outside
● HVAC system to be in good operating condition, with a new filter installed
● All mechanical elements including appliances operating as designed
● Caulking in the kitchen and bathrooms shall be clean and free of mildew
● Doors and locks are all functioning properly
● Windows must open, close, and lock properly
● Carbon monoxide detectors installed within 15 feet of each bedroom and one
on each level
● Smoke detector on each floor and in each bedroom


Full Rent-Ready Requirements

In order to comply with both internal and state rental housing requirements, including the
Montana Code Annotated Requirements, every property must meet the below list
in order to be fully advertised and be ‘Rent-Ready’.

Requirements:

  1. Carpet professionally cleaned and looking fresh
  2. No personal property or items in the unit. This includes: furniture, knickknacks, toiletries, shower curtains, Kleenex boxes, kitchen or bathroom items, soap dispenser, pictures, etc.
  3. All light bulbs working and matching color
  4. All mechanical components working as designed. Includes: HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, sump pumps, water softeners, sprinkler systems, swamp coolers, gas fireplaces, water filtration systems, etc.
  5. Safety railings secure


This list is not meant to cover each and every make-ready required item, but it does list
some of the most important and often overlooked ones.


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Emergency/Non-Emergency

  • Fire Department
  • Helena | (406) 447-8472
  • East Helena | (406) 227-5321
  • Montana City | (406) 442-9828
  • East Gate VFD | (406) 431-2450
  • East Valley Fire District | (406) 227-1104
  • West Valley VFD | (406) 201-3078


  • Non-Emergency Police Department
  • Helena | (406) 442-3233
  • East Helena | (406) 227-5377
  • Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's office | (406) 447-8293
  • Jefferson County Sheriff's office | (406) 225-4075


  • Crime Stoppers
  • Helena | (406) 721-4444





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