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My Rent Was Late So My Landlord Is Charging Me A Late Fee. Is That Allowed?

Generally, a landlord may not charge a late fee unless it is specified in the lease.  If the lease does allow a landlord to charge a late fee, most states do not require a grace period before charging the fee unless the term is specified in the agreement.

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