Penalty in Contract for Late Payment
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Question
I rented out an apartment, and the contract states that if the tenant leaves the apartment without settling his obligations, he must pay an additional fee. Am I allowed to claim this amount?
Answer
After the tenant has left the apartment, it is forbidden to demand more money for the late payment. Therefore, in rental contracts that include a clause stating that after the tenant leaves the apartment, he must pay an additional fee for late payment, this constitutes a prohibition of usury, and the same applies to sales contracts.
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