We have implemented credit and debit cards so tenants can pay with ACH (bank accounts) and credit/debit cards.

So, I implemented a more rigorous inspection plan.

I know IL state has laws against rent control which has prevented Chicago from implementing it. 

I’m always looking to implement best management practices so what can I, as a landlord, do to protect myself when accepting online payments?

Curious: How long did it take to see a real drop in unnecessary requests after implementing the gatekeeper system?

Here are some diagrams to help you in your quest for answers on this subject:Asset Protection Decision Diagram - to help assess the need for asset protection, and what to implement : https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-decision-diagramAsset Protection Onion Diagram - what, when and at what cost one should implement in terms of asset protection - https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-onion-diagram-v2What is needed for a complete asset protection OR the domains that need to be intersected to find asset protection

Are there best practices or disclaimers I can implement to reduce my legal exposure here?

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This soft approach may attract your target tenant pool while avoiding overt discrimination.It is essential to consult a qualified real estate attorney in your state before implementing any policy or marketing strategy like this.

As a complimentary app to QBO, a lot of our clients use an Apartments.com free account to offer tenants a digital way to pay rent, implement automatic rent increases, late fees, etc.