East Orange, MT · Essex County
Rental Decontrol Application
Landlords use this application to request decontrol of a rental unit in East Orange and provide property, tenancy, rent, and inspection information.
What this form is
The application requests rental decontrol for a dwelling unit after a tenant vacates. It asks for property and owner details, information about the former tenant and vacancy, proposed rent, and inspection-related certifications. The document says to file with the Rent Regulation Officer before the new tenancy begins; the unit must meet the listed inspection requirements before a certificate of decontrol can be issued.
Who needs it
A landlord seeking decontrol of an East Orange rental unit after a tenant vacates should complete and file this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the Rent Regulation Officer before the effective date of the new tenancy. Fees must be paid by certified check or post office money order payable to the City of East Orange.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; only a notarized letter is required if the applicant changes the request to a regular Certificate of Habitability.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Rental Decontrol Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, former tenant, vacancy, and proposed rent information, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach a copy of the last rent roll filed, as requested on the application.
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Submit To The City
File with the Rent Regulation Officer before the new tenancy's effective date and pay by certified check or post office money order.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Rental Decontrol Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you change the request to a regular Certificate of Habitability.
- How do I submit the Rental Decontrol Application?
- File it with the Rent Regulation Officer before the new tenancy's effective date. Pay fees by certified check or post office money order payable to the City of East Orange.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, owner, and agent details; former tenant and vacancy information; proposed rent; and information related to the unit's inspection.
- What must be ready for the decontrol inspection?
- The listed inspection requirements include operational utilities and a functioning stove and refrigerator. The form also says there must be no open code violations in common areas.
Need something notarized?
This Rental Decontrol Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.