The short answer

Create a dated transition plan naming the active payment route, unresolved old-system items and who handles questions.

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Prevent the overlap problem

Check current provider procedures for scheduled payments, refunds and account closure. Tell residents exactly when new instructions apply, consistent with their agreements and local requirements. Keep old records accessible until reconciliation and required retention are resolved.

The FTC advises verifying account-related requests through known contact channels. [1]

Give residents a trusted way to confirm the change without following an unexpected email link. Do not close the old account simply because the first new payment worked; review remaining transactions and documents first.

Sources

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  1. How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams — FTCSupports the attributed passage: The FTC advises verifying account-related requests through known contact channels. The practical workflow and labeled examples are the publication’s own applications, not source-reported cases. Source checked Sep 8, 2026.

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