House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise rental laws in Montana by specifying acceptable forms of rent payment and prohibiting landlords from charging additional fees based on the type of payment, except for recouping electronic bank fees incurred for electronic payments. The bill introduces new definitions for "rent payment type," which includes cash, check, electronic payments, and other forms agreed upon in the rental agreement. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, and 70-33-201, to incorporate these changes.

The amendments clarify that landlords cannot impose extra charges based on how rent is paid, ensuring that tenants are not penalized for their choice of payment method. This legislation seeks to create a more equitable rental environment by standardizing payment practices and protecting tenants from unexpected fees related to their payment choices. The bill reflects a commitment to transparency and fairness in landlord-tenant relationships 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: 70-24-103, 70-24-201, 70-33-103, 70-33-201