Everyday Cheapskate: It may seem obvious, but this is why you should never be late in paying rent

I was evicted for being 18 days late, even though this was the first time I was ever late. I sent a certified letter to the landlord ahead of time explaining why I would be late. Since he didn’t respond to my explanation for why I would be paying late, I assumed it was acceptable. 2: You are considered a late payer even if you pay during the grace period. 3: All that the grace period means is that you won’t be charged a late charge until after the fifth day, or when the grace period runs out.