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MT HB277

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Close

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mobile home park lot rentals must have a minimum 2-year lease term, replacing the current default month-to-month tenancy under Montana law

  • Tenants may opt out of the 2-year minimum by signing a documented, informed waiver requesting a shorter term

  • Either party terminating without cause before lease expiration owes the aggrieved party up to 1 month's rent in damages

  • Landlords may collect rent from defaulting tenants until a new tenant moves in or the original lease term expires

  • Amends MCA sections 70-33-201 and 70-33-429 governing mobile home park rental agreements and holdover remedies

Legislative Description

Require a minimum lease term for mobile home lot rentals

Property

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025

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