Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Excessive late fee's on rent.
2 days late on rent, lanlord charged me 10% late fee ($105). Can he legally do that??
Asked on 2/03/00, 3:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D.
Law Ofc. Wm. W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D., Atty. at Law
Re: Excessive late fee's on rent.
Landlord's cannot exact penalties but can charge liquidated damages for late fees. If you really want to contest this charge, you can go to court for a Declaration of Rights. Your landlord will probably not renew your lease.
Answered on 2/06/00, 4:17 pm
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