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When can a landlord charge a late fee for rent in Minnesota, and how much?
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Late fees: only with a written agreement saying when the fee is imposed, at most 8% of the overdue rent
A landlord may charge a late fee only if the landlord and tenant agreed in writing that a late fee may be imposed; the agreement must say when the fee will be imposed, and the fee may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent payment.
"unless the tenant and landlord have agreed in writing that a late fee may be imposed. The agreement must specify when the late fee will be imposed. In no case may the late fee exceed eight percent of the overdue rent payment." revisor.mn.gov
Late fees: only with a written agreement saying when the fee is imposed, at most 8% of the overdue rent Verified
Deadline: Ongoing requirement with no fixed date
A landlord may charge a late fee only if the landlord and tenant agreed in writing that a late fee may be imposed; the agreement must say when the fee will be imposed, and the fee may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent payment.
"unless the tenant and landlord have agreed in writing that a late fee may be imposed. The agreement must specify when the late fee will be imposed. In no case may the late fee exceed eight percent of the overdue rent payment." revisor.mn.gov
Notes: Minn. Stat. 504B.177(a).
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