Washington Should Protect Renters Through Payment Method Laws

By: Jack Miller Driven by reduced costs relative to accepting checks, delivering cash, and sending letters to ask for payment after payment is due, many landlords have switched to requiring electronic payment. Although online payment methods offer significant benefits and several companies have reduced the downsides to electronic payment, landlords may require tenants to pay rent through an online portal in Washington. The California legislature addressed this issue because restricting tenant payment methods can lead to significant inequities impacting marginalized groups. Washington should enact similar regulations to protect renters. How Online Payments Benefit Everyone Behind online payment applications, an automated clearing house makes secure transactions cheaper. Many people are already familiar with electronic forms of payment including Automated Clearing House payments, or ACH payments. Companies use ACH payments to pay direct deposits for employee wages, and utility…

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