Can the landlord legally require electronic mode for payment of rents?
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?
12/22/2016 |
Category: Landlord Tenant |
State: New York |
#28601
Answer:
1. A landlord shall not require a lessee or tenant to use an electronic billing and/or payment system as the only method for the payment of rent. A landlord shall not assess any fee or other charge for a lessee or tenant that chooses not to use an electronic billing and/or payment system.
2. Any agreement by a lessee or tenant of a dwelling waiving or modifying his or her rights as set forth in this section shall be void as contrary to public policy.