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Lospenas
Jun 6, 2008, 01:20 PM
Can a landlord increase the fee for late rent after a lease agreement has been signed?

progunr
Jun 6, 2008, 01:36 PM
Everything I've seen says no.

The late fee must be in the lease, must indicate at what point it will be assessed, and how much the fee will be.

I would just make sure I pay on time, then what difference does it make?

Fr_Chuck
Jun 6, 2008, 03:50 PM
If the late fee specificly stated in the lease, they should be, I have seen a few leases that had a vague term of fee to be determined, but I don't think that would hold up in court. But would end up there if everyone does not agree

No terms in the lease can be changed until the lease renews.