A new bill filed by State Rep. Johnson-Hostler in the North Carolina House seeks to ensure tenants receive written notice before landlords impose late fees for overdue rent payments, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 990 on April 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Notice Requirements for Landlord Fees.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that landlords provide tenants with written notice before assessing a late fee for overdue rent payments. The notice must be delivered by hand, mail, or electronically as agreed in the rental agreement, and it must state that a late fee will be or has been applied if the rent is not received by the later of five days after the due date or the number specified in the lease, which must be at least five days. The notice must also include the fee amount and the date it was imposed, if applicable. This act will be effective Oct. 1, 2025, and is applicable to late fees imposed on or after that date.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Tracy Clark proposed the most bills (27) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Johnson-Hostler graduated from Fayetteville State University with a BS.
Johnson-Hostler, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 33rd House district, replacing previous state representative Rosa Gill.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Tim Longest, and Tracy Clark | HB 990 | 04/10/2025 | Notice Requirements for Landlord Fees. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 1001 | 04/10/2025 | Reports Related to Sexual Assault Exams. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Cynthia Ball, Julie von Haefen, and Lindsey Prather | HB 941 | 04/10/2025 | Expand & Enhance the Teaching Fellows Program. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Jordan Lopez, Mary Belk, and Nasif Majeed | HB 706 | 04/02/2025 | Change to Needs-Based Capital Funding. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Julie von Haefen, Vernetta Alston, and Zack Hawkins | HB 725 | 04/02/2025 | MOMnibus 3.0. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler and Tracy Clark | HB 750 | 04/02/2025 | Community Health Center Grants for LARCs. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Julia C. Howard, and Maria Cervania | HB 654 | 04/01/2025 | Adopt Girl Scouts Week. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 534 | 03/26/2025 | Funds for Sexual Assault Nurse Programs. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Dante Pittman, Lindsey Prather, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 507 | 03/25/2025 | The Children First Act. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Dennis Riddell, Erin Paré, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 488 | 03/24/2025 | Modify School Performance Grades. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Deb Butler, and Marcia Morey | HB 501 | 03/24/2025 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Cynthia Ball, and Maria Cervania | HB 429 | 03/18/2025 | Turtle Rescue Team Special Registration Plate. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Carla D. Cunningham, Julia Greenfield, and Kanika Brown | HB 452 | 03/18/2025 | Revise Law/Obstruction of Health Facility. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Abe Jones, Charles Smith, and Julie von Haefen | HB 367 | 03/11/2025 | Provide Rape Kit Status Updates to Victims. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 325 | 03/06/2025 | Legislative Building Field Trip Pilot Program. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 340 | 03/06/2025 | Universal AIG Screening in Middle Schools. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, James Roberson, and Zack Hawkins | HB 259 | 03/03/2025 | Brown-Morgan Science Olympiad Grant. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Amber M. Baker, Carolyn G. Logan, and Frances Jackson, PhD | HB 168 | 02/21/2025 | North Carolina CROWN Act. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Allison A. Dahle, Erin Paré, and Tim Longest | HB 151 | 02/18/2025 | SchCalFlex/Wake/CC. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, Carla D. Cunningham, Cody Huneycutt, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 121 | 02/13/2025 | SchCalFlex/Statewide/Open Cal. |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler, James Roberson, Rodney D. Pierce, and Zack Hawkins | HB 65 | 02/05/2025 | Sigma Gamma Rho Special Registration Plate. |
