HB311

Montana HB311 requires landlords to refund rental application fees if the applicant does not secure a rental agreement.

Montana HB311 mandates that landlords or managers refund application fees for residential rentals if the applicant does not enter into a rental agreement. The landlord or manager may deduct specific service costs from the refund, provided the applicant is notified in writing at the time of fee collection. If a landlord wrongfully withholds an application fee, the applicant can pursue a civil action for damages. The act applies to application fees collected after its effective date.