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Sec. 94.056. PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT. A landlord may assess a penalty for late payment of rent or another fee or charge if the payment is not remitted on or before the date stipulated in the lease agreement. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.
Under Texas Property Code § 94.056, a landlord is permitted to charge a late fee when a tenant does not pay rent or another required fee by the due date specified in the lease. The provision does not set a specific dollar cap or minimum for the penalty; it simply authorizes the practice when the lease agreement includes a stipulated payment date. This rule applies within the context of manufactured home lot rentals governed by Chapter 94 of the Texas Property Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 94.056, operators of manufactured home communities in Texas are authorized to assess late payment penalties, provided the lease agreement clearly states the due date for rent and any other fees or charges. Compliant operators typically ensure that the lease spells out both the payment deadline and the specific penalty amount or calculation method before any tenancy begins. Keeping lease terms transparent and consistently applied helps demonstrate that any assessed penalty is grounded in the written agreement as required by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 94.056 of the Texas Property Code allows a landlord to charge a late fee only when the lease agreement itself specifies a payment due date and the payment was not made by that date. Tenants who believe a late fee was assessed without a proper contractual basis, or in a manner inconsistent with the lease terms, may have grounds to raise that issue as a defense in a dispute or to seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Chapter 94. Reviewing the specific language of your lease regarding due dates and penalty amounts is a common first step when evaluating whether a charged fee aligns with what § 94.056 permits.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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