2007-09-15 05:09:54 · 9 answers · asked by question 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The big difference is probably that your landlord is not set up to receive and monitor on-line payments. There are many many people who are not tech savy and who prefer to do things the "old fashioned" way.
Those that answered that your landlord probably did not want a paper trail showing what he received from you are off base. The only way not to leave a paper trail is to take cash. Checks are very traceable.....
Have you asked your landlord why he wantsx checks instead of on-line payments? Both are easy to monitor and both are just as easy to prosecute for NSF.
Again, I would say it is probably not set up for this, or not comfortable with the technology available today. My bosses won't take on-line payments only because it is easier for them to do their accounting using "traditional" payment methods.
2007-09-15 05:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by CMR2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On-line payment services usually charge a small transaction fee to the "seller" (your landlord). It may simply be a matter of the landlord not wanting to pay this fee. Also, some people simply prefer checks since they are not comfortable with the security of on-line money transactions. If it's a matter of convenience to you, I recommend you check into on-line banking payments through your local bank. You will have the convenience of on-line payment and the landlord will receive a paper check in the mail.
2007-09-15 12:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference, and besides, it isn't his/her choice as to how he/she receives payment. When you pay on-line through your bank a check is generated and sent to your landlord, saving you the postage, it just isn't written in your handwriting. If it is sent as a direct deposit, your landlord doesn't receive a hard copy of the payment which may make him/her have to alter his/her accounting practices. The bottom line is that you don't have to change your ways, but if you want to be helpful, ask him to clarify his position.
2007-09-15 13:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by linkus86 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the landlord's choice. In virtually all jurisdictions they are only required to give you an address to mail or bring the rent to, generally in cash, check, or money order. If a landlord chooses to refuse on-line payment that is his right.
2007-09-15 14:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your landlord is old fashion and does not deal with on-line, he maybe be trying to hide the income by cashing your check at the bank or maybe the landlord wants to protect themselves from accepting partial payments by renters
2007-09-15 12:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your landlord doesn't have an electronic funds set up w/his bank- if he did, which is really easy to get started, then your landlord would prefer online payment.
2007-09-15 12:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by jennie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is the LL and wants a check--not confident with the online transfer... So, write him a check... Rent is due on the first and so is the check...
2007-09-15 12:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Gerald 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it's illegal to write a bad check and much easier to prove it in court. He's just protecting himself.
2007-09-15 12:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he dose not want that check to be reflected on his bank statement! He may simply cash it and this will not show up on this bank statement.
2007-09-15 12:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋