N.Y. Real Property Law § 235-g: Electronic billing and/or payment of rent

§ 235-g. Electronic billing and/or payment of rent. 1. A landlord

shall not require a lessee or tenant to use an electronic billing and/or

payment system as the only method for the payment of rent. A landlord

shall not assess any fee or other charge for a lessee or tenant that

chooses not to use an electronic billing and/or payment system.

2. Any agreement by a lessee or tenant of a dwelling waiving or

modifying his or her rights as set forth in this section shall be void

as contrary to public policy.