[RPPTL LandTen] Convenience fees and charges

[pat at hoganlegalservices.com]

What is the update on a landlord fees/charges/surcharges for credit card use to pay monthly rent?


Are more landlords now passing along a fee?  I understood the FL AG to have lost in 11th Cir, and petitioned for Cert. which was not granted.


Thoughts from the group???


Thank you.




Patrick T. Hogan, Esq.

Hogan Legal Services, P.A.

Pat at HoganLegalServices.com

(941)952-5000

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Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:36:58 PM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Convenience fees and charges

Many property managers are now using ACH and credit card payments for rent. The vendors they use to process this often charge a fee plus of course the recipient of the funds have to pay the 2-5% to the credit card companies.

I am constantly getting questions on whether this cost can be passed on to the tenant by charging a higher amount or charging the tenant a convenience fee.

The statute at issue is FS 501.0117

Brian Wolk has stated that this is in the Federal Courts.

Does anyone have any guidance?

Harry

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