FAQ > Automation

How does SimplifyEm.com create Automatic Late fees for you?

Users can easily automate the creation of late fees for tenants through the Automation Center by selecting the desired day of the month when late fees should be applied to tenants who are behind on their rent.

To set this up, follow these steps:

1. For example, tenant John has an active lease with $1,000 rent, due on the 1st of each month. He incurs a $1 daily late fee, with a maximum of $20. Today is August 15th, and John is late on his rent.

2. Click on the ‘Automate’ button at the top of the page.

 

3. This takes you to the ‘Automation Center’ page. Select the ‘Late Fee’ option.

a. Check the box for ‘Automatically Create Late Fee.’

 

b. Choose the day of the month when the late fee calculation should occur, such as the 16th.

c. Click ‘Save.’

4. If John hasn’t paid his rent by August 16th, a $16 late fee will automatically be added to his account.

**Note:**

– Late fees are generated only if the tenant is still late on the chosen date.
– The late fee is applied only for the current month. (In this case, only August’s late fee will be created.)