My bank used to lock my Visa card every month when my landlord charged my rent. Same day every month, same company every month, same amount every month. Every 5th of the month I'd have to call my bank and confirm that the charges weren't fraudulent to get it unlocked, or I'd end up at a grocery store unable to pay my bill.
I put up with it because I was earning a ton of cash back having my rent charged to a rewards card.
> How are you able to charge rent to a card? Did you sweet-talk the guy?
I was renting a townhome in a community owned by a large rental agency that did both residential and short-term business rentals, fully furnished homes at a higher rate. I'd guess accepting credit cards was more to cater to the business side, but they'd take them from any tenant that asked.
Most landlords won't because they'd lose 1-3% of the rent to the transaction fees.
I put up with it because I was earning a ton of cash back having my rent charged to a rewards card.