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I have a rental in Texas. The tennants have been late every month since executing the lease. They, as of this month, owe $160 in late fees. The lease states I am allowed to take portions of the rent to pay for the late fees first then apply the rest to rent. Can I evict for non-payment of late fees? If I apply the late fees to the monies received for rent then they never pay the rent in full according to the contract. If this is the case can I evict for not paying the rent in full?

John W, TX on Thursday, January 7, 2010

RE: Eviction for non-payment of late fees

Check your State laws. In Ca you can not evict for non-payment of late fees only rent.

Posted by Stan M, CA on Monday, January 11, 2010

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