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NY A08967

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords from assessing fees or charges when tenants use automated clearing house (ACH) payments to pay rent.

  • Requires landlords to provide at least one rent payment method that does not incur any landlord-assessed fees, such as cash or personal check.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on requiring tenants to use only electronic billing and payment systems as the sole rent payment method.

  • Voids any tenant agreements that waive or modify these rent payment rights as contrary to public policy.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system.

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.110

5/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/20/2024
Ways and Means4/16/2024
Housing1/31/2024

Full Bill Text

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