Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
rental property
is it legal to charge a late fee for rent
Asked on 9/11/08, 11:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Pinette
Law Office of Richard Pinette, APLC
Re: rental property
There is no statutory right to late charges. A late charge provison must be contained in the rental agreement. Also, certain rent control laws prohibit or limit residential late charges.
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Answered on 9/11/08, 12:13 pm