Re: Does Colorado have a limit on Late Fees? - Landlord Forum thread 347715

Re: Does Colorado have a limit on Late Fees? by carrie (colorado) on August 30, 2016 @01:20

Hello, this is an old feed but wanted to post as I am in a very uncomfortable position with my landlord right now. I have lived in the home for 11 months. During 3 of those months, my landlord agreed to work with me on allowing me to make late payments as I hurt my back and am a single mom. I was able to fulfill each deadline and now for the last 4 months I have been on time. Recently he told me that I need to replace my deposit of $1800 on top of an additional $450 all because of late fees. He has never sent me an invoice in the past. He is charging me $50/day which I didn't realize until now is unethical. He also gave me 2 weeks to pay it or he will start eviction proceedings. I am willing to pay late fees however what he is stating that I owe seems excessive. I replied, "I will come up with a plan but do you mind sending me a breakdown of the fees?" He replies (all through text) "I will lower it to $1600 which I think is more than fair. If you have a problem with reimbursing me, you will have to move out." I replied, "I am willing to pay for late fees but need to see how everything is adding up." He said, "I will have to go through my paperwork." and that is the last I have heard from him. It has been 9 days.

I don't have any intention to move out or not pay late fees as I can agree that I have been late. I am a single mom, work full-time and go to school full-time. We have built a home here.

Additionally, my lease states there is a 5 day grace period and that late fees do not start until the sixth day. Anyhow, I am looking for advice on how to handle this. He hasn't been the easiest person to deal with. He will send me multiple text messages about rent when I had already deposited the cash in his account but he doesn't check his account before he starts texting me, sometimes starting the 28th. Moving would be devastating financially, going to court would be an added stress I do not need, yet I'm hesitant to stay because I don't want to be harassed anymore Please help me...

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