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A landlord client wants the lease to charge the tenant $50 for every rent cheque that is returned NSF. Under O. Reg. 516/06, what may the landlord charge for a returned cheque?

Correct Answer

D) The bank's NSF charges plus an administration charge of up to $20

O. Reg. 516/06, s. 17 exempts from the s. 134 ban on extra charges the NSF charges a financial institution imposes on the landlord (para. 4) and an administration charge of not more than $20 for an NSF cheque (para. 5). A $50 charge exceeds the limit.

Answer Options
A
$50, as long as the amount is written into the lease
B
Nothing, since any charge for a returned cheque is illegal
C
The bank's NSF charges plus up to $50 for the landlord's time and trouble
D
The bank's NSF charges plus an administration charge of up to $20

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NSF chargeO. Reg. 516/06 s. 17administration charge $20section 134
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