Virginia late fee calculator: is your rent late fee legal?
What the law says in Virginia: Only if provided for in the written rental agreement; capped at the lesser of 10% of the periodic rent or 10% of the remaining balance due.
Source: Va. Code § 55.1-1204(E)
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- The fee must be in a written rental agreement.
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.