Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system
This bill prohibits residential landlords in New York from charging tenants fees for using electronic rent payment methods like online systems or automated clearing house (ACH) transfers. It requires landlords to offer at least one fee-free payment option, such as cash or personal checks, and bans any agreement where tenants waive these rights. Landlords cannot force tenants to use electronic payments exclusively or charge fees for choosing not to use them. The law applies directly to residential landlords and their tenants, ensuring no added costs for common digital payment methods.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 13, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
2
May 19, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Steve Otis
DDemocratic
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