Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

If on a lease agreement with the landlord there was no indication of a late payment fee, and i have made no previous agreement to pay any payment late fee. can the landlord legally just begin to charge me with a late fee?


Asked on 11/14/12, 10:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

AQn undisclosed late fee policy is generally not enforceable in court. However, many tenants wind up paying it anyway, because it can act as do-not-evict agreement. If the rent was due on the first. The landlord can start evictionprocess on the second. The law does not put in a grace period either. If you feel you may be evicted, you should consult directly with legal counsel in your area. Many attorn eys offer a free or low cost initial consultation. Take your lease, and any letters or receipts with you.

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Answered on 11/14/12, 11:59 am


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