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$280 late charges after check returned because of fraud. Extenuating circumstances?

By tyler

So, just like the title said, I have a $280 late fee incurred because the check I wrote was returned, because my checks had been stolen and so the account was frozen. This seems extremely excessive, but I guess I signed a lease saying I’d be a good lil !@#$% or they’ll toss me in the street. I know it is definitely not fair, but the question is, is this legal?

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Edited on: Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 6:57 am
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One Response to “$280 late charges after check returned because of fraud. Extenuating circumstances?”

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Lissa

December 22nd, 2010 9:53 am

Get a letter from your bank explaining the situation and a certified check for the original amount. If they still don’t care then you know that they have a low rent capacity and don’t really care about you. Then again, I have never met a management company that cares about a resident once the lease is signed.

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