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Committee hears bill to allow electronic notices and deposit returns for Montana renters
Summary
Representative Paul Tuss, sponsor of House Bill 4‑44, told the House Judiciary Committee he is seeking a narrow update to state law so landlords and tenants may use electronic mail and electronic funds transfer for required notices and the return of security deposits.
Representative Paul Tuss, sponsor of House Bill 4‑44, told the House Judiciary Committee he is seeking a narrow update to state law so landlords and tenants may use electronic mail and electronic funds transfer for required notices and the return of security deposits.
The bill “simply modernizes Montana law to allow communication between landlords and tenants to include electronic mail,” Rep. Tuss said during the hearing. He urged the committee to approve the change so tenants receive deposits more promptly when a forwarding address is not provided.
Why it matters: Supporters said the change removes an administrative friction point that can leave a tenant’s security…
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