Concerning partial rental payments and rental payment methods of an unlawful detainer action or issuance of a writ of restitution.

Summary

The bill mandates that landlords accept personal, cashier’s checks or money orders for rent, with the ability to refuse a personal check only if the tenant’s check was returned for insufficient funds or account closure within the past nine months, and requires them to allow mailed payments unless they provide an on‑site option. It also requires receipts for cash payments and written receipts for other payment types when requested, and clarifies that partial rent payments do not reinstate a lease, dismiss an unlawful detainer, or extend the five‑court‑day deadline for full payment. The changes aim to standardize payment methods and protect landlords’ ability to pursue evictions.

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