Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
Is it legal to charge a section 8 tenant the initial 50 dollar late fee them 10 dollars a day until its paid?
Asked on 1/13/19, 4:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Schutz
Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.
Yes and no. It’s is a legal provision as a late fee, assuming it’s reasonable. However you can’t collect it as a fee in an eviction action under federal law. You would have to bring a separate civil action.
Answered on 1/13/19, 4:24 pm
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