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Probably not. Whether any late fee can be charged depends on your state's laws, but excessive late fees are disallowed in almost every state. A fee as high as yours might even be usury (an illegally high interest rate). The states that do address late fees in their laws usually require that the late fee be agreed to in writing at the beginning of the tenancy.
You might consider writing the landlord a letter stating that you are not paying the late fee, and just keep paying the rent. Bear in mind, however, most states allow a landlord to evict a tenant for being late with the rent repeatedly. In Massachusetts, you can be evicted for being late twice in twelve months.
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Can a landlord make you a 10 percent late charge if you are late 1 day?
I only know that you can't do that in Massachusetts (rent must be 30 days late to charge a late fee). Post again, saying what state you are in.
Is there a late period for late rent?
It depends on your landlord's requirements. Some offer a "grace period" after the day rent is due. If you pay your rent late, they are usually allowed to charge a late fee.
In California if a landlord charges a six percent late fee for not paying the rent on the first can they also charge a fee for a 3-day pay or quit notice?
no. late fees are actually illegal. more to come.
Can landlord charge a full month rent if you move in on the 15th day of 31 day calendar year?
yes
Can your landlord evict you if you are behind 2 months rent and have always been late for the past 3 years?
A landlord may legally evict any time you are late with the rent. Even if you are just one day late one time.
How much can landlord charge for late fee in state of Minnesota?
Minnesota AG's website states:Late FeesThe rent must be paid on the date it is due. When a tenant is late in paying rent, the landlord has the legal right to start eviction proceedings. (See page 24 for an explanation of eviction proceedings.) If a tenant pays rent late, the lease may require the tenant to pay a late fee. The lease must state how much the late fee will be and when it is due. The late fee must be a reasonable amount that compensates the landlord for actual damages resulting from late payment but is not designed to penalize the tenant. (56)
How long by law does a landlord after 15 days late on rent does a landlord have to give you to get rent paid before the can ask you to move?
A landlord can, at any time, initiate eviction proceedings against the tenant if he fails to pay his rent on time. Normally the landlord does this after the fifth day of default.
How much would you charge for cooking for 150 people?
well you would have to add up the cost to make the food and then charge that added to what you charge per hour or day
Will car insurance premium increase if you pay a premium renewal one day late?
Usually not. However, insurance companies can charge late or reinstatement fees if you pay late.
What is the legal time line before a landlord can impose late fees and what time line is there for a landlord to serve a perofrm or quit notice?
In every state that I know of, a notice to quit (for non-payment of rent) can be served the day after the rent is due. Late fees depend on the state. In Massachusetts, the rent must be 30 days late for a late fee to be imposed, and it has to be noted in the current rental agreement. However, there is no statutory limit on how much the fee can be.
Can a used car dealer verbally add on a late charge for 1 day late months after the contract that was signed said 10 days late there would be a charge?
No, a Signed contract is Legally binding, you would need permission from a courthouse to modify any such contract.
If you are on section 8 can a landlord raise your rent without notifying you and charge 10 percent late fees plus 5.00 a day?
If you are on section 8, any rent increases must be approved by the Housing Authority administering your program. The amount of rent you pay has to be based on the fair market value of the rent in your area. But under the section 8 program what you pay is according to your income and is dictated by the Housing Authority, not your landlord. You should not ever pay your rent late. Remember that your landlord has also agreed to the program. If your Housing Authority agrees to allow the landlord to do so, the landlord may charge late fees and daily charges if your rent is late. If you feel that you are being unfairly charged extra fees such as exorbitant late fees, talk to your Housing Authority about this: they can put you somewhere else. Generally a late fee is a flat rate of usually about $25. But it is based on a percentage of the amount of rent you are supposed to pay, not what you and the Housing Authority pay. The housing program is set up to help you; it is not ever going to be the same as what you might choose if you were under other circumstances where you had a choice. Therefore, you compromise and work things out as best you can; suing is not really going to work in this circumstance. Late fees are legal under the Section 8 program, but the fees must comply with what is spelled out in your rental lease. If you are being charged a fee that is not in your lease, then bring your concern to the agency that issued your voucher.
