Montana SB421 requires landlords to refund application fees if a tenant is not approved for a lease.

Montana SB421 mandates that landlords or managers refund application fees to applicants who do not secure a lease within 20 days. The landlord or manager must provide a written notice of the fee breakdown at the time of collection. If the applicant does not become a tenant, the landlord must refund the fee, minus any out-of-pocket costs not exceeding $25. The landlord or manager may also accept credit checks or criminal background checks from the applicant within the prior six months and waive the application fee.

Montana SB421 requires landlords to refund application fees if a tenant is not approved for a lease.

Montana SB421 mandates that landlords or managers refund application fees to applicants who do not secure a lease within 20 days. The landlord or manager must provide a written notice of the fee breakdown at the time of collection. If the applicant does not become a tenant, the landlord must refund the fee, minus any out-of-pocket costs not exceeding $25. The landlord or manager may also accept credit checks or criminal background checks from the applicant within the prior six months and waive the application fee.