Alex Bores’ Bills
A5462 · 2025–2026

Relates to methods of billing and/or paying rent

In committee Housing Committee
HousingAffordability

Requires landlords to accept rent payment by personal check and by mail, with exceptions if a tenant's check has bounced or a payment has been stopped. (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationRelates to methods of billing and/or paying rent; provides that a landlord shall accept payment of rent by personal check and by mail; provides exceptions to such payment options when a check has been returned for insufficient funds or payment has been stopped on a check, draft or order.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to the methods of billing and/or payment of rent

Legislative history

  1. 2025-02-14Assembly: REFERRED TO HOUSING
  2. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO HOUSING