Wording of Late Payment Notice

[Jeff B.]

What wording do you use on your Late Payment Notice? I have a family that has only been in the unit for 3 months and has been late by a day for 2 of those months. Lease contract states due on the 1st and late if paid after the 3rd.

I think I need to reinforce the payment due date with them and was wondering what everyone uses.

[Robert D.]

heres what i use. got it online somewhere:

Notice of Late Fee Assessment

Date of notice: August 5, 2011

Property: 1234 property Avenue
propville, Ca. 92345

Dear jon smit,

Rental payment for the above property has not been received as of the date of this notice. As a result and according to your lease, a late charge has been added to your total balance. Your current balance is now $1,550.00 plus an additional fee of $5.00 per day for every day thereafter until rent is paid. This entire balance must be paid immediately. Your urgent attention is required. Failure to act promptly may lead to eviction proceedings. If eviction is sought, you may be responsible for additional charges, such as court and attorney fees, and your credit rating could be affected.

Please disregard this notice if you have already mailed your payment.

Sincerely,

bigbad landlord :)