Full question:
My landlord is insisting electronic mode for payment of rents. Can the landlord legally require such mode of payment under New York law?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
No, a landlord in New York cannot require tenants to pay rent electronically as the only option. They also cannot charge extra fees for tenants who choose other payment methods. This is outlined in N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-g, which states:
1. A landlord shall not require a tenant to use an electronic billing and/or payment system exclusively for rent payments. They also cannot impose any fees for tenants opting out of electronic payment.
2. Any agreement by a tenant waiving these rights is void as it goes against public policy.
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