Q: Can a landlord charge a late fee after you paid rent? Late fee didn't show, paid rent, they went back and added it. Thx!
Hello,
I logged on to pay my rent on the 3rd, thought I submitted payment twice so I called them in the morning to which they said they didn't show any payment. Called my bank to make sure and they said that they didn't show anything on their end. I went on their website on the 4th (technically late) and no late fee was shown. Paid amount that said was due (have screenshot) and now 2 days later they have gone back and added the late fee. Is that legal?
Thanks for your help!
A: If your written lease says the rent is due the first and considered late if paid after the third, your payment on the fourth was late. Right? The late fee applies--unless the landlord agrees to waive it. Ask.
A: The terms of your lease agreement will govern if and when the landlord may charge you a late fee. Generally, if rent is late then the landlord may assess a late fee.
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