Question on fees when tenant hasn't paid their rent...

[Tammy Helble]

Hi there,

One of my duplexes in Harker Heights (which is right next to Killeen) has not paid rent for months. Longer story there but learned a lot. Anyway, I had my court case this past Monday and of course won. My question is that since she hasn't paid rent for the 4 months can I charge her late fees for each month she was late or only one month's late charges? I'm in the midst of filing my small claims and wasn't finding the answer to my question. I would believe it would be for each month she's bene late but just not sure. Thanks in advance! 

Cheers, Tammy

[Theresa Harris]

If late fees weren't stated in the lease, then I wouldn't charge her late fees. You are unlikely to see any of the money, so stick with a simple request for outstanding rent.