Houston, TX asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas

Q: Am I responsible for paying for an error in my rent price from two months ago? Can the landlords charge late fees on it?

My rent was raised from 942 to 1067. I paid it for July but in August and September I was billed 942. Now October they want me to pay balance from August/September and late fees. Is this legal since the error was on their part?

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Leroy Scott
Leroy Scott
Answered
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If your lease says $1067, it's not illegal for them to bill for that amount, even if they billed the wrong amount initially.

Teri A. Walter agrees with this answer

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