Tenant Owes $21,000 in Late Fees: Court Rules in Landlord’s Favor
American Apartment Owners Association
JULY 31, 2025
In a ruling that could reshape how landlords approach late rent fees, the Kansas Supreme Court last week upheld a district court’s decision requiring a tenant to pay over $21,000 in late fees for missed rent payments dating back to 2020. Foster had rented a single-family home from landlord John Schutt starting in 2018 for $1,900 per month.
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