House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to address the housing crisis in Montana by establishing a minimum lease term of two years for mobile home park lot rentals. The bill amends Sections 70-33-201 and 70-33-429 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to replace the current month-to-month rental agreement structure with a requirement for a minimum two-year term, unless the tenant requests a waiver. This change is intended to provide greater housing stability and security for residents, allowing them to qualify for additional funding programs that can enhance homeownership opportunities.

In the amendments, the bill specifies that if a rental agreement does not provide otherwise, the tenancy will be for a minimum of two years, and it introduces provisions for monetary damages if either party terminates the agreement without cause before the lease term expires. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a tenant remains in possession after the rental agreement's expiration without the landlord's consent, the landlord may take legal action for possession. The amendments also ensure that if the landlord consents to the tenant's continued occupancy, the term will revert to a month-to-month basis.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1(1): 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1(2): 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1(3): 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1(4): 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1(5): 70-33-201, 70-33-429
HB0277_1: 70-33-201, 70-33-429