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New York Late Fee Calculator
Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in New York. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with New York state law.
Your Late Fee
$75.00
Your proposed fee of $75.00 exceeds the maximum of $50.00 allowed in New York.
Rent + Fee
$1,575.00
Grace Period
5 days (required)
Maximum Fee in New York
$50.00
New York Late Fee Law
Grace period: 5 days (required)
Fee cap: $50.00 (5% / $50 flat)
Daily fees: Not typical
5-day grace period. Max $50 or 5%, whichever is less.
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New York requires a 5-day grace period before any late fee can be charged. The maximum late fee is capped at 5% of rent or $50.
Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with New York law. Need more tools? Try our prorated rent calculator or rent estimate tool.
For a complete guide to New York landlord-tenant law, read our New York Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.