Prohibits landlords from requiring rent to be paid by certain means of payment or at any off-site location.
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Overview
This bill prohibits landlords in New Jersey from restricting how tenants pay rent. Specifically, it prevents landlords from requiring rent to be paid only through specific payment methods like credit cards or at locations outside of the rental property. Landlords must accept cash, personal checks, and credit/debit card payments made by tenants, and they cannot charge fees for these payment methods.
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