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Committee hears measure to let landlords return security deposits electronically
Summary
House Bill 444 would add electronic communications and electronic funds transfer as valid methods for landlords to provide required notices and to return security deposits; proponents included the Montana Association of Realtors, the Montana Landlord Association and student representatives.
Representative Paul Tuss told the Senate Judiciary Committee House Bill 444 would modernize landlord‑tenant statutes by permitting required notices to be sent by electronic mail and by allowing security deposits to be returned by electronic funds transfer, with tenant and landlord agreement.
Proponents said the bill simply updates an older…
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