Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

I am a California resident that has owned a timeshare in Mexico for over 20 years now, and have paid my annual maintenance fees every year with no problems. In past years, the 'bill' for the maintenance fees due has never had a due date or any mention of late fees; just a total due for the year and the info on how to submit payment. This year's 'bill' arrived in late December with a note that they would discount a portion of the increase from last year's fees if payment was received by a certain date... and I decided not to take advantage of their generous offer. However, I just received an updated 'bill' that now states that they are charging me a late fee of $145.23 on top of the original fees due of $657.00. I looked thoroughly through my contract from my purchase of the timeshare, and there is absolutely no mention whatsoever of late fees.
My question is, in California, can the timeshare management company legally charge these late fees without anything written into the purchase contract or without prior notification to their customers?

Asked on 7/26/11, 2:11 pm

Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

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You are probably subject to Mexican law and california laws would not apply.

Tu es in CACA.

Answered on 7/26/11, 7:47 pm

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