Q: I have a question about a late fee, if my rent was postmarked for the 4th and we have a senior citizen grace period
is it late? The management company wants to charge me $50.00 because they received the rent on the 9th am I liable I have proof the rent was mailed on the 4th of the month
A:
First, this section is only applicable if you are receiving social security or other government pensions in lieu of Social Security, disability benefits, SSI or Work First NJ benefits.
The rent has to be received within five business days of the due date. Unless your lease has a provision allowing for a later date payment based upon the postmark, it sounds like you were late.
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