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    May 6, 2013, 09:43 PM
    Late fee
    My landlord is trying to charge a bigger amount on late fees now. I have been in my house for almost 2 years and the fee has always been 50 dollars now on top of the late fee they are saying I owe 1950.00 dollars I'm only behind by 300 dollars. Is it legal for them to do that
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    May 7, 2013, 05:18 AM
    I moved your question from here to a thread of your own.

    Do you have a lease? If so, what does it say about late fees?

    If not, what state or country is it in which you are located?
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    May 7, 2013, 06:54 AM
    So ask for a itemized list of all charges. He would have to provide that in court if he sues.

    Without a lease, he can change the prices, but has to give proper notice before he can do that.

    I am concerned as to how many times you had to pay a "late fee" most people do not ever pay one, Has this been a concern for him ? He is asking for an extra month ahead to protect from late ?
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