CA SB1055

Landlords must allow tenants to pay rent and security deposits using at least one payment method that is neither cash nor electronic funds transfer.

Landlords may require cash-only payment exclusively for up to three months if a tenant previously attempted to pay with a dishonored check or instructed the drawee to stop payment, provided written notice is given with a copy of the dishonored instrument.

Defines "electronic funds transfer" to include point-of-sale transfers, direct deposits, telephone transfers, automated clearinghouse transfers, and recurring authorized transfers, but excludes checks and similar paper instruments.

Allows tenants and landlords to mutually agree to cash or electronic funds transfer payments as long as at least one additional payment method remains available.

Any waiver of these provisions is void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.