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  1. (a) If the amount of a late fee and the conditions for imposing a late fee are stated in the rental agreement or in an addendum to the rental agreement, the operator may impose a late fee on the occupant for each month the occupant does not pay rent when due that does not exceed the greater of:

    1. (1) Thirty dollars ($30.00) per month; or

    2. (2) Twenty percent (20%) of the amount of monthly rent.

  2. (b) Expenses incurred as a result of rent collection or lien enforcement by an operator may be charged to the occupant in addition to the late fees permitted by this section.