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 introduces new definitions for various payment types, including cash, check, electronic payments, and other forms agreed upon in the rental agreement. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, and 70-33-201, to incorporate these changes.

Additionally, the bill establishes that landlords cannot impose extra charges based on the method of payment used by tenants, thereby promoting fairness in rental agreements. The legislation is designed to provide clarity and protection for tenants regarding payment methods and associated fees. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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(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