HB800

Revise landlord and tenant laws

Failed·5/20/25
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Montana HB800 revises landlord and tenant laws, clarifying exclusions and procedures for handling abandoned property.

Montana HB800 revises landlord and tenant laws by specifying exclusions from the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of 1977. It clarifies that the act does not apply to invitees who have not established a landlord-tenant relationship, and those who refuse to leave when asked can be prosecuted for criminal trespass. The bill also outlines procedures for landlords to follow when handling personal property left behind by tenants after lease termination, including notice requirements and permissible disposal methods.

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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52 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 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 6, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading