Elawyers Elawyers
Washington| Change
Asked in NJ May 18, 2022 ,  0 answers
Is it legal to charge a section 8 tenant the initial 50 dollar late fee them 10 dollars a day until its paid?
Data From  LAWGURU_Question

2 Answers

Anonymous
Reply

Posted on / Jan. 13, 2019 16:24:00

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.

Anonymous
Reply

Posted on / Jan. 13, 2019 16:24:00

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.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Post a free question on our public forum.
Ask a Question

Can't find what you're looking for?

Post a free question on our public forum.
Ask a Question
Search for lawyers by practice areas.
Find a Lawyer