Question

Assisted living facilities are prohibited from accepting cash payments of rent.

Cash payments are not allowed.
Only payments by check are permitted.
Cash payment allowed, however, must provide tenants with a written receipt.
Only electronic payments are allowed.

Answer 1

Cash payments are strictly forbidden at assisted living facilities. Only payments made by check are permitted. However, if a cash payment is made in exceptional circumstances, the facility must provide the tenant with a written receipt. Alternatively, residents may opt to make electronic payments, which are fully acceptable.