Revise landlord and tenant laws
This bill revises Montana's landlord and tenant laws to clarify protections for invitees who have not established a formal rental relationship, allowing owners to request law enforcement remove unauthorized occupants. It establishes specific timelines for eviction hearings, requiring courts to hear possession cases within 10 business days for most violations or 5 days for certain noncompliance issues. The legislation also sets a 45-day limit for resolving damage claims and mandates that eviction writs be executed by the sheriff within 5 business days after a landlord wins a possession case. Additionally, it defines what counts as valid authorization to occupy property, including written rental agreements or verified verbal permission from landlords or tenants.
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introduced
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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