Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR
Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR
Most local associations maintain fewer than 2 years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR's inaugural Association Profile
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
Federal consumer watchdog flags mortgage servicers' junk fees
Federal consumer watchdog flags mortgage servicers' junk fees
The CFPB alleges mortgage servicers charged excessive late fees, assessed 'fake' private mortgage insurance premiums and made homeowners pay for unnecessary inspections
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Largest single-family rental company Invitation Homes sued for excessive late fees
Largest single-family rental company Invitation Homes sued for excessive late fees
Plaintiff alleges that Invitation Homes charges illegal late fees which can stack up if tenants aren't careful
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Collecting late fees on backdated rent
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by Janet Portman Feb 7
Recouping overpaid rent
'Last month's rent' is essentially a security deposit
by Robert Griswold Jan 9
Terminating tenant over medical marijuana use risky
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by Janet Portman Jan 3
When do late-payment fees become 'excessive'?
Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rent
by Robert Griswold May 17
Bending the rules of rent collection
Is it wise to accommodate tenant with special payment needs?
by Robert Griswold Apr 5
3 ways to re-enter rental market after lease termination
Don't let sullied payment history hold you back
by Robert Griswold Feb 24
Rent grace period subject to change
How tenants with verbal agreements can protect themselves
by Robert Griswold Jul 16
Is $1,000 late-fee charge illegal?
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by Janet Portman Apr 30
Beware of 'stacked' late fees
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by Janet Portman Jan 7
The 411 on late fees
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by Janet Portman May 29