Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Is it legal for an apartment complex to charge a late fee of 400 + for five days late? ...
Asked on 9/02/10, 7:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL
private practice
This sounds like a penalty, and not a charge that is reasonably related to the apartment's actual costs of dealing with late payments. Challenge the charge, or take the apartment complex to small claims court. Depending on the amount of the rent, this could be considered a penalty instead of damages.
Answered on 9/10/10, 6:49 am
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