House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to amend the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Montana Residential Mobile Home Lot Rental Act by clarifying the legal framework surrounding landlord-tenant relationships. The bill specifies that these acts do not apply to invitees without a landlord-tenant relationship, allowing for prosecution of those who refuse to leave when asked. It also includes provisions for the immediate removal of unauthorized persons by law enforcement, establishes clearer timelines for court actions regarding possession and damages, and revises the process for handling abandoned personal property left by tenants.

Key amendments in the bill require landlords to provide tenants with an itemized accounting of proceeds from the sale of abandoned property and to deposit unclaimed proceeds with the county treasurer if the tenant cannot be located. Additionally, landlords must communicate these terms in clear language as part of the notification to tenants upon lease termination. Overall, the bill aims to enhance clarity and fairness in landlord-tenant interactions, ensuring that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 70-24-104, 70-24-113, 70-24-427, 70-24-430, 70-33-104, 70-33-427, 70-33-430
HB0800_1(1): 70-24-104, 70-24-113, 70-24-427, 70-24-430, 70-33-104, 70-33-427, 70-33-430
HB0800_1(2): 70-24-104, 70-24-113, 70-24-427, 70-24-430, 70-33-104, 70-33-427, 70-33-430
HB0800_1(3): 70-24-104, 70-24-113, 70-24-427, 70-24-430, 70-33-104, 70-33-427, 70-33-430
HB0800_1: 70-24-104, 70-24-113, 70-24-427, 70-24-430, 70-33-104, 70-33-427, 70-33-430