China has been routinely caught producing fake plastic rice for years now. Sometimes the rice is also made from potatoes to mimic rice. These fake rice grains look exactly like rice but remain hard after cooking. They've been trying to sneak in their fake rice to cut costs for years now and most American consumers are none the wiser.
Your lease probably doesn't say that you have to pay late fees on late fees. What does happen is that your the new rent you pay goes towards your oldest debt. So, your rent will go to pay for your late fee, then you have $50 in late rent, and thus you will owe another late fee.
Late payment fee. A late payment fee (a late charge) is charged to a borrower who misses paying at least their minimum payment by the payment deadline. In order to avoid late fees, ensure that you pay at least the minimum amount by the due date. Late payments may affect your credit history negatively, even if your entire outstanding balance is later paid in full. Occasional late fees are capped at $25 under federal regulations.