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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.

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What is the maximum a landlord can charge for late payment fees?

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.


Can a landlord charge you late fee on rent after a year?

That depends on the state. In Massachusetts, the rent has to be 30 days late, and the late fee has to be agreed to in the rental agreement. Every state is different on this.


Can you be evicted after being 30 days late?

In Arizona eviction procedures should start at 5 days late. Your state and lease may have a different number of days but bottomline you can't live there unless you pay your rent. Any days late is not right, irritates the landlord, may cause late penalties and will cause eventual eviction procedures. In Arizona eviction procedures should start at 5 days late. Your state and lease may have a different number of days but bottomline you can't live there unless you pay your rent. Any days late is not right, irritates the landlord, may cause late penalties and will cause eventual eviction procedures.


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 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.


How many days late on car payments before it is repo?

60 days


Can a landlord give a termination notice to a tenant for late fees?

This is tricky as some jurisdictions prohibit charging late fees in general. Others do not consider them as "rent" but more of a penalty for being late. Assuming the landlord accepted the rent check, and cashed it, they have continued the tenancy.


Is 3 days too late for you to decorate before Halloween?

No


How many days late can you be before a company can repossess a car in NJ?

The lender CAN repo when you are 1 (one) day late.


Does paying your mortgage 5 days late affect your credit score?

Normally there is a 15 day grace period that they give you before it is reflected as a late payment. They are the best when it comes to Loan Modification and Credit Repair.


How many days can you be late before getting your period and not be pregnant?

You can be up to two weeks late and not be pregnant but to be safe you should take a pregnancy test after you are seven days late.


What should you do if your rent is going to be late?

Tell your landlord

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