I am not sure if the rule varies by state but the landlord can't charge any fees other than state regulated late fees and court cost if evicted, unless it's stated in your lease. You would have to be informed of any changes at least 30 days prior to the charge being assessed.
If the association fees are part of the obligations of your landlord under your lease agreement you could pay the fees directly, then deduct them from the rent, sending a letter to the landlord with the accounting. You should check to see if there is a landlord-tenant agency in your area and call for advice.
Get a copy of your lease and check what it says about late payments. Most do charge late fees and if you are late a number of times, they evict you. If the fees are beyond that, check the Landlord and Tenant laws for your state. Rent is a fixed expense and there is usually no latitude as to when it is due regardless of your situation.
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.
did you ever find out
SINCE EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT, the best thing to do is go to your local TOWN HALL, and ask to see the book that has your state statutes and laws regarding LANDLORD/TENANT renting and leasing laws. It's ALL THERE. Good Luck! <<<ADR>>>
It is unseemly that a landlord can charge a tenant for other than the items listed in the lease. You can pay them and take your landlord to landlord-tenant court for reimbursement, or you can approach a landlord-tenant advocacy to find the answer that you want.
yes
I believe it is solely the landlord's responsibility to pay management fees. The landlord charges rent. All fees come out of the rent. Some areas of California have rent control, others do not.
Sales
no. late fees are actually illegal. more to come.
In California, they can not charge more thn $150. which includes all photo-copy fees. You pay pre and post counselling fees as well as the filling fee which is $260. in California.
He can if there is no written designation for the rent. I suggest getting a receipt from your landlord if you are suspicious. Think Properties NYC
Everyone should have a will unless they want the state to apportion out their estate AFTER they charge the estate administrative fees. See below related link:
This varies by state. Massachusetts law, for instance, states that a landlord may not charge a late fee until the rent is 30 days late. However, the statute sets no limit on the amount of the late fee.
The maximum rent in advance that a landlord can charge depends on the jurisdiction, as different laws apply in different countries or regions. Similarly, the maximum bond (security deposit) that a landlord can charge varies based on local laws and regulations. It is advisable to consult the specific regulations of your jurisdiction or seek legal advice to determine the exact limits.
If the association fees are part of the obligations of your landlord under your lease agreement you could pay the fees directly, then deduct them from the rent, sending a letter to the landlord with the accounting. You should check to see if there is a landlord-tenant agency in your area and call for advice.
It may depend on how the lease was terminated but unless the charges are based on a previous agreement, the landlord cannot spring this on you.