Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 8 years ago,

User Stats

197
Posts
95
Votes
Mike R.
  • Investor
  • PO, WA
95
Votes |
197
Posts

Is accepting ONLY electronic rent payment illegal/discrimination?

Mike R.
  • Investor
  • PO, WA
Posted

curious if we included as part of our tenant eligibility requirements that any payments (late fees, rent, utilities, etc) made to landlord MUST be in electronic form (i.e. wired) considered discriminatory or illegal?  I haven't seen anything that suggests it is illegal/discriminatory but i have had prospective tenants claim they cannot make electronic payments (some credit unions have issues with electronic payments) and these prospects are usually in the lower income brackets.  I know, talk to a lawyer...but curious what other landlords think/have encountered.  

Personally, i don't believe the practice is illegal/discriminatory but you never know in today's anti-small business world.....

thank you for your time.

Loading replies...