(COVID) How to request fine reduction? (USA-NJ)

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I have been renting a unit with Newport Management, Jersey City since August 2020 and have been on time with my rent for the past 11 months. For the last 6 months I am unemployed and have no income, yet have managed to keep up on my rents and utilities. However, I was late on 30% of the total rent by 4 days in June, and the landlord has fined with a 5% late fee on the total rent, is it somehow possible to request a reduction of the fine?
Any rule or law signed by governor/mayor would definitely give a strong foundation. There was an order signed by the governor it can be found on this link: Governor order
Is there anything that I can use to get that late fee eliminated?

Orange Coast- reinstate Monica · Answer

According to your link, you can direct the landlord to apply your security deposit to your rent.
You could pay the 5% fine for this month, and also instruct the landlord to apply your security deposit to next month's rent, pursuant to the New Jersey order. Then pay on time next month, if any amount remains due.

(COVID) How to request fine reduction? (USA-NJ)

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