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In Washington, the maximum amount a landlord may charge for a tenant's late payment of rent is:
A10% of the monthly rent
BWhatever the market will bear
CReasonable late fees as defined by RCW 59.18.170 — typically no more than 1.5–3% or specific dollar amounts per day✓ Correct
DNo limit — Washington has no cap on late fees
Explanation
Washington's RCW 59.18.
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