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[RPPTL LandTen] Early Termination Fee/Liquidated Damages

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Harry Heist
Thu, Jun 4, 2020 10:11 PM

On CARES covered properties, what is your opinion on the Early Termination
Fee/Liquidated Damages?

How about bad check fees?

Legal or not?

(b) Moratorium.-During the 120-day period beginning on the date of enactment
of this Act, the lessor of a covered dwelling may not-

(1) make, or cause to be made, any filing with the court of jurisdiction to
initiate a legal action to recover possession of the covered dwelling from
the tenant for nonpayment of rent or other fees or charges; or

(2) charge fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such
nonpayment of rent.

(c) Notice.-The lessor of a covered dwelling unit-

(1) may not require the tenant to vacate the covered dwelling unit before
the date that is 30 days after the date on which the lessor provides the
tenant with a notice to vacate; and

(2) may not issue a notice to vacate under paragraph (1) until after the
expiration of the period described in subsection (b).

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Email:  mailto:harry@evict.com harry@evict.com

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On CARES covered properties, what is your opinion on the Early Termination Fee/Liquidated Damages? How about bad check fees? Legal or not? (b) Moratorium.-During the 120-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the lessor of a covered dwelling may not- (1) make, or cause to be made, any filing with the court of jurisdiction to initiate a legal action to recover possession of the covered dwelling from the tenant for nonpayment of rent or other fees or charges; or (2) charge fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent. (c) Notice.-The lessor of a covered dwelling unit- (1) may not require the tenant to vacate the covered dwelling unit before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the lessor provides the tenant with a notice to vacate; and (2) may not issue a notice to vacate under paragraph (1) until after the expiration of the period described in subsection (b). LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK P.A. PH: 1 800 253 8428 FAX: 1 800 367 9038 "Serving the Property Management Professional" Website: <http://www.evict.com/> www.evict.com Email: <mailto:harry@evict.com> harry@evict.com <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heist-Weisse-Wolk-PA/343965575625870> Visit us on Facebook THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED, AND INTENDED FOR THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE ONLY. ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.