Bill > HB810

This bill revises tenant and landlord laws by establishing clear guidelines for rent payments and payment types across residential and mobile home rental agreements. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition of "rent payment type" to include cash, check, electronic payments, and other forms mutually agreed upon in the rental agreement. The most significant provision prohibits landlords from charging additional fees based on the type of rent payment a tenant chooses, with the sole exception of being able to pass along actual electronic bank fees incurred when processing electronic payments. This change applies to both standard residential rental agreements and mobile home park leases, ensuring consistency in how landlords can handle rent payments. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify that rent can be paid at the landlord's address or through electronic funds transfer, and it provides flexibility for rental agreements to specify payment terms while protecting tenants from being penalized for their chosen payment method. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, signaling the legislature's intent to implement these tenant-friendly payment provisions quickly.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0879