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Senate Judiciary considers SB126 to define 'normal wear' and standardize move-out charges
Summary
SB126 would define normal wear and tear, limit move-out charges to prevailing costs with receipts, and standardize the security-deposit timeline; tenants' advocates supported clarity, landlords warned of vagueness and operational burdens.
Senator Mary Ann Dunwell introduced SB126 to clarify the Residential Tenants Security Deposit Act by defining "normal wear," limiting landlord move-out charges to prevailing costs (with receipts or estimates), and extending the time to return security deposits from 10 to 21 days.
Tenants, student groups and Montana Legal Services supported the measure as modest, practical clarifications that help both renters and landlords avoid costly disputes. Amy Hall, an attorney…
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