Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

how many days late can landlord charge a late fee?


Asked on 3/23/10, 2:28 pm

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John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

New Jersey mandates a five business day grace period for rent payment during which late charges cannot be assessed. Many leases use ten calendar days for convenience. N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1. � See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 3/28/10, 3:06 pm


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