Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Fees for Service Rendered

I invoiced 75 days ago for services rendered and have not been paid since. The contract and invoice said due upon receipt. It did not specify any late fees. Can I charge late fees now?


Asked on 11/07/07, 3:40 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: Fees for Service Rendered

Probably not since not provided for in the contract and/or invoice. If you would like to have a demand letter sent and/or initiate litigation, please feel free to call my office.

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Answered on 11/07/07, 4:06 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Fees for Service Rendered

No. But you are due interest at the statutory rate, which is 11%

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Answered on 11/07/07, 10:04 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Fees for Service Rendered

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If your contract did not provide for late fees, you would not be able to charge them at this point. You may be entitled to interest at the statutory rate (which varies each year) but if you charge additional items, you may face having a judge strike all of the charges.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/07/07, 11:59 pm


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