Don’t Google this

Google rocks.

It can make you an *expert* on anything.

But sometimes Google is wrong.

Say you want to know how much you can charge in late fees.

If you’re not a Legal Plan Member, you can’t just call a lawyer for the answer (without getting billed).

So you Google it.

And find this:

• $20 or 20% of rental fee
• $10/month if rent less than $1,000
• $10 on first $500 + 5%

That’s confusing… who is right?

Turns out, they’re all wrong (unless you’re in Cook County)!

Go ahead - rub your eyes and read that again.

The top 3 Google searches got the law wrong (because, duh).

Here’s the deal:

Illinois does not limit “late rent fees.”

Don’t get greedy.

But don’t short yourself because some randos on the interwebs gave you bad info.

By Landlord Legal

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