N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 2200.14

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 2200.14 - Receipt for rent paid

(a) No payment of rent need be made unless the landlord tenders a receipt. The landlord shall issue to every tenant a rent receipt at the time of each rental payment in the form of cash, or any instrument other than the personal check of the tenant. The written receipt shall contain the date; the amount; the identity of the premises and period for which paid; and the signature and title of the person receiving the rent.

(b) A tenant may request, in writing, that a landlord provide a receipt for rent paid by personal check. If such request is made, the landlord shall provide the tenant with the receipt described in section a of this subdivision. Such request shall, unless otherwise specified by the tenant, remain in effect for the duration of the tenancy.

(c) The landlord shall maintain a record of all cash receipts for rent for at least three years unless a longer period is required by other provisions of this Title.

(d) If a payment of rent is personally transmitted to a landlord, the receipt for such payment shall be issued immediately to a tenant. If a payment of rent is transmitted indirectly to a landlord, a tenant shall be provided with a receipt within fifteen days of the landlord's receipt of a rent payment.

(e) If a landlord fails to receive payment for rent within five days of the date specified in a lease agreement, such landlord shall send the tenant, by certified mail, a written notice stating the failure to receive such rent payment. The failure of the landlord, to provide a tenant with a written notice of the non-payment of rent may be used as an affirmative defense by such tenant in an eviction proceeding based on the non-payment of rent.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 2200.14

Amended New York State Register November 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 45, eff. 11/8/2023