Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
rent
I did a walk-thru of my apartment on March 1 at noon. The keys were turned in at that time. I did receive a notice that I would be liable for $20 for rent for March. In the hassle of moving, I forgot to pay it. The $20 along with a $25 late fee was withheld from my deposit. First of all, can they charge the rent for the day of the walkthru and if so, was withholding a late fee legal. Rent was due on the 1st but not considered late until the 6th.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: rent
Whether your ex-landlord can charge you the $20.00 for the day of the walk-through depends on whether that was the last day of your rental term. If you gave a 30-day notice, and the 30th day fell on March 1, then the landlord probably can charge you for that day.
Whether the landlord can charge you a late fee, and "withhold" that late fee, would depend on whether any contract you signed provided for a late fee, and what money the landlord "withheld" that late charge from.
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