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When can a landlord charge a late fee for rent in Cincinnati, and how much?
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Late fees: at most $50 or 5% of the monthly rent (whichever is greater), once per late payment, no interest
Cincinnati landlords may not charge late fees greater than $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is higher, may not charge interest on a late fee, may impose a late fee only once per late payment, and may not charge a late fee on the part of the rent a subsidy provider pays.
"Charge late fees greater than $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is higher." cincyweb.cincinnati-oh.gov
"Impose a late fee more than one time on a tenant’s single late payment of rent;" cincyweb.cincinnati-oh.gov
Late fees: at most $50 or 5% of the monthly rent (whichever is greater), once per late payment, no interest Verified
Deadline: Ongoing requirement with no fixed date
Cincinnati landlords may not charge late fees greater than $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is higher, may not charge interest on a late fee, may impose a late fee only once per late payment, and may not charge a late fee on the part of the rent a subsidy provider pays.
"Charge late fees greater than $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is higher." cincyweb.cincinnati-oh.gov
"Impose a late fee more than one time on a tenant’s single late payment of rent;" cincyweb.cincinnati-oh.gov
Notes: City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections tenants guide. The underlying Municipal Code chapter 871 is published on Municode, which renders only with JavaScript and could not be saved, so this is medium confidence.
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