The bill aims to revise rental laws in Montana by specifying acceptable forms of payment for rent and prohibiting landlords from charging additional fees based on the type of rent payment, except for recouping electronic bank fees incurred for electronic payments. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including definitions related to rental agreements and payment types. Notably, the bill introduces new definitions for "rent payment type," which includes cash, check, electronic payments, and other forms agreed upon in the rental agreement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that landlords cannot impose extra fees based on the method of payment, ensuring that tenants are not penalized for their choice of payment method. The amendments also provide an immediate effective date for the changes once the bill is passed. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance transparency and fairness in rental agreements and payment practices in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(1): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(2): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(3): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(4): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(5): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(6): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(7): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1(8): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_1: 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2(1): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2(2): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2(3): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2(4): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2(5): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_2: 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(1): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(10): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(11): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(2): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(3): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(4): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(5): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(6): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(7): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(8): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X(9): 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201
HB0810_X: 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201