HB304

Revise security deposit laws to provide tenants more information and time

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB304 revises security deposit laws to inform tenants about cleaning not accomplished and extend time for additional cleaning.

Montana HB304 amends security deposit laws to provide tenants with more information and time regarding cleaning requirements. Tenants now have 48 hours to complete required cleaning after receiving notice. The bill prohibits landlords from charging fees for inspecting cleaning done by tenants. It also mandates that landlords provide an itemized list of cleaning not accomplished by the tenant, along with cost estimates and necessary cleaning tasks. These changes aim to ensure tenants are fully informed and have adequate time to address cleaning issues.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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48 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 5, 2025

House

(H) Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading (H) Judiciary