Bill > S00947

This bill amends the New York Real Property Law to prohibit residential landlords from charging tenants fees for using automated clearing house (ACH) or online payment systems to pay rent. The legislation expands existing protections for tenants by mandating that landlords cannot require electronic payment as the sole method of rent payment, and now specifically bans any fees associated with ACH payments. The bill requires landlords to provide at least one fee-free payment method for tenants, such as cash or personal check. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any tenant agreements that attempt to waive these rights are automatically considered void and against public policy. The changes aim to protect tenants from additional financial burdens related to rent payment methods and ensure they have accessible, low-cost options for meeting their rental obligations.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S947