MT SB126

Defines "normal wear" that landlords cannot charge tenants for, including small nail holes, scuffs and chips on painted walls, and visible carpet wear in high-traffic areas

Caps landlord labor charges for cleaning at prevailing costs for a professional cleaner, and requires landlords to provide tenants a copy of the professional cleaner's bill if one is used

Prohibits deductions for painting or recarpeting at the end of tenancies lasting 2 or more years

Reduces the timeline for landlords to return security deposits and provide itemized damage lists from 30 days to 21 days after tenancy termination

Amends MCA sections 70-25-201, 70-25-202, and 70-25-204 governing security deposit deductions and wrongful withholding actions