Late fee calculator & late rent notice
Work out the fee, then send the notice.
Free · No signup. Everything stays on your device — the notice is built right here in your browser.
One tool, three levels
Friendly reminder
Rent's a few days late and it's the first time. A soft nudge that keeps the relationship intact.
Formal past-due notice
The standard: amount owed, late fee, itemized balance, and a clear payment deadline.
Final notice
Firm and itemized with a hard deadline — and one tap re-opens any earlier notice as a final one, referencing the prior date.
Questions
What is a late rent notice?
A dated written letter telling a tenant rent is past due, stating the amount owed and a payment deadline. It creates a paper trail and usually comes before any formal legal notice.
Is a late rent notice the same as an eviction notice?
No. A late rent notice is an informal demand for payment; an eviction (pay-or-quit) notice is a formal legal document with state-mandated wording and timelines. This tool's final notice explicitly says it is not an eviction notice.
When can I charge a late fee?
Only when the lease provides for one, and only after any grace period your state requires. See the state pages below for verified rules.
How much can a late fee be?
Many states cap fees at a flat amount or a percentage of rent (commonly around 4–5%), and most require the fee to be reasonable. Verify your state's current rule before charging.
How should I deliver it?
Hand delivery, mail, certified mail, or posting plus email. The tool prints the delivery method on the notice — documented delivery is what holds up later.
Do I need one before evicting?
Most states require a formal written demand before an eviction filing, and an informal notice often comes first. Requirements vary — verify locally before taking legal action.
Late rent rules by state
Verified grace-period and late-fee rules, with the generator pre-set. More states added as they're verified.
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