Property Management
A Washington property manager who charges a tenant late fees must ensure the late fee provision is:
AApproved by the DOL before use
BSpecified in the lease agreement and compliant with Washington's limits on late charges✓ Correct
CSet at 10% of monthly rent as required by state law
DWaived for first-time late payments by state law
Explanation
Washington law allows landlords to charge late fees but requires they be specified in the lease agreement. RCW 59.18 limits late fees to reasonable amounts — Washington has established specific statutory limits on late charges for residential tenancies.
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