House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise residential landlord and tenant laws in Montana by introducing new definitions and requirements regarding rental agreements. Notably, the bill mandates that landlords provide 90 days' notice for any changes to or termination of a rental agreement that has been in effect for over one year with a property management company. This change is intended to enhance tenant security and ensure that they have adequate time to prepare for any potential changes in their housing situation. The bill also amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these updates, including definitions for terms such as "property management company" and adjustments to notice periods for various tenancy types.

In addition to the 90-day notice requirement, the bill modifies existing provisions related to the extension of rental agreements, the adoption of rules by landlords, and the process for terminating tenancies. For instance, it specifies that if a month-to-month tenancy is established after the expiration of a one-year lease with a property management company, the landlord must provide 90 days' notice for termination, while tenants must give 30 days' notice. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which landlords can deduct from security deposits and outlines the process for changing lease terms, ensuring that tenants are adequately informed and protected throughout their tenancy.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 70-24-103, 70-24-205, 70-24-311, 70-24-422, 70-24-441, 70-25-201, 70-26-109
HB0776_1(1): 70-24-103, 70-24-205, 70-24-311, 70-24-422, 70-24-441, 70-25-201, 70-26-109
HB0776_1(2): 70-24-103, 70-24-205, 70-24-311, 70-24-422, 70-24-441, 70-25-201, 70-26-109
HB0776_1(3): 70-24-103, 70-24-205, 70-24-311, 70-24-422, 70-24-441, 70-25-201, 70-26-109
HB0776_1: 70-24-103, 70-24-205, 70-24-311, 70-24-422, 70-24-441, 70-25-201, 70-26-109