My apartment complex says that they will charge a late fee on the 4th of the month when my understand is in Cali you have until the 5th. Whi...

Question

My apartment complex says that they will charge a late fee on the 4th of the month when my understand is in Cali you have until the 5th. Which is true?

Answer

Your understanding is very wrong. A landlord legally can charge a late fee at any time rent is past due. It is only a courtesy if they give you any grace time at all.