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HB 277

Require a minimum lease term for mobile home lot rentals

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Close

HB 277 would mandate minimum lease terms for Montana mobile home lot rentals to increase tenant stability and prevent short-term lease arrangements.

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Bill Summary · HB 277

Legislative bill overview

HB 277 would require mobile home lot rental agreements in Montana to include a minimum lease term, preventing landlords from offering only short-term or month-to-month arrangements. The bill establishes baseline protections for mobile home residents by mandating longer-term rental stability.

Why is this important

Mobile home residents often face housing instability due to short-term leases and frequent rent increases, as mobile homes are difficult to relocate. Requiring minimum lease terms could provide tenants with greater predictability and protection against arbitrary evictions or sudden lease non-renewals, though enforcement mechanisms and specific term lengths would be critical details.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner flexibility: Landlords argue minimum lease requirements restrict their ability to manage properties and exit arrangements, potentially discouraging investment in mobile home lot rentals
  • Market impacts: Requiring longer terms could increase lot rental costs for tenants upfront, or reduce lot availability if owners withdraw from the market
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specific minimum term length (not detailed in available records) would significantly affect whether protections are meaningful or burdensome

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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