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Hello! I have an investment property in Athens, Georgia, where the tenant consistently pays rent late. In the lease there was a 5-day "grace period." Even with a generous grace period, although the tenant is current o...
Hey bp,ers My question is what is the going fair rate for late rent fee ?
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I would like to know is it legal for a manager to refuse to take someones rent because they don't have the additional late fee at the time of payment? Then start eviction process?
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We have a commercial building with renters that are in their last month. We have not received the rent yet (surprise!) and was wondering if we can deduct late fees from the security deposit. Property is in Texas. Here...
Is there a time period in which a landlord is required to claim late fees? My landlord is telling me I need to pay late fees from four or five months ago. She lives in San Mateo and I live in Sacramento. I'm required ...
Is there a time period in which a landlord is required to claim late fees? My landlord is telling me I need to pay late fees from four or five months ago. She lives in San Mateo and I live in Sacramento. I'm required ...
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HI BP,I was thinking through a hypothetical late fee situation and wanted to get your input. Our lease agreement says that we charge a late fee if rent is past due. A tenant paid past that date and our late fee is app...
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How do you enforce late fees? Just send bills in the mail?
I am having a tough time with a few renters who consistently pay late.
I have 12 units and I am thinking about paying a maintenance guy $300 per month to ...
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When do you make tenant pay the late fee when you charge it? Do you let them carry a balance and pay by the next months rent? I am specifically speaking about single family. So if the pay the rent but it is late and ...
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I'm in the process of drafting my first-ever lease.
I'm in TX, and am using the standard TREC lease form.
I was wondering what y'all charge for late fees.. or rather, I'm looking for guidance on what I should charg...