AN ORDINANCE relating to residential rent payments; requiring receipts and non-electronic payment options; and amending Section 7.24.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Bill passenger of assignment please read the next agenda. Item agenda item five Constable 119 620 Relating to residential rent payments require receipts and non electrical payment options and amending section 7.20 4.0 30th said I misspoke. So the committee recommends the bill passed. Member Herbold. Thank you. This bill has been put forward by CCI because of the issues that they have identified in responding to tenant calls associated with some property owners who require payment be done electronically. Not everybody has a means to electronic payment, and often there are fees associated with electronic payment. So this bill ensures that property owners do not limit payment of rent by electronic means only. There was some concern that this bill would preclude a property owner from all other non-cash payment options and become more vulnerable to risk of fraud and theft. The language of the bill specifies that electronic payment options are okay as long as they also accept other options like cash check or other payment means like money orders. The the goal is to give the tenant choice. Thank you, Captain Herbold. Any questions or comments that please call the rule on the passage of the Bill MACHEDA II. O'Brien. Pacheco. Hi, Sergeant I. Bexar Herbold Hi. Juarez. President Harrell I Adan favor and unopposed. Bill Pass and Sherwood Senate. Please read the next agenda item.