A landlord may assess a penalty against a residential tenant for late payment of rent for a residential dwelling unit according to this section.

1. 1. Late payment A payment of rent is late if it is not made within 15 days from the time the payment is due.

   [PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]

2. 2. Maximum penalty A landlord may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent which exceeds 4% of the amount due for one month.

   [PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]

3. 3. Notice in writing A landlord may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent unless the landlord gave the tenant written notice at the time they entered into the rental agreement that a penalty, up to 4% of one month's rent, may be charged for the late payment of rent.

   [PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]

PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 605 (AMD).