Q: Do I have to pay late fees to landlord if it’s not listed on the lease agreement as “additional rent” ?
My landlord is taking me to court for nonpayment of rent which I’m prepared to pay yet she is including $600 of late fees from some previous months. The paperwork for eviction says they must be listed in the lease agreement as “additional rent”, which it’s not. Just listed as “late fee”.
A:
If you cannot make an arrangement with your landlord prior to the court date, make sure to point that out to the mediator and judge.
You should be able to avoid paying it as it is not listed as additional rent. Make sure to check all paragraphs on your lease.
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