Late Fees and NSF Fees
Post date: Jul 26, 2016 5:44:6 AM
Besides the security deposits and the monthly pass-through of the registration fee, a landlord may also charge the following fees for rent-stabilized units:
A fee for late payment of rent after the 5th day following the due date, not to exceed 1 percent of the monthly rent. A late fee must be established as a condition of tenancy.
A fee for a "bounced" check, not to exceed the actual amount charged by the bank for returning the check. The right to charge for bounced checks must be in the lease or rental agreement.
A fee for replacing a key or a security card, not to exceed the actual cost of replacement if fees for such items are established in the lease or rental agreemet.
A credit-check fee for prospective tenants' applications as set forth in California Civil Code Section 1950.6. This fee must be returned if the services which the Code allows for the fee, were not used.
Tenants in rent-stabilized units cannot waive these limits on fees under the Ordinance.
Landlords of units that are exempt from the Maximum Allowable Rent are not limited to these fees and should consult California State law regarding the rules for charging fees to tenants.
For questions about whether fees being charged tenants are permitted under the Ordinance, contact the Rent Stabilization & Housing Division at (323) 848-6450.
Information from West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance website.