If you have rent arrears you need to take action immediately. Arrears can lead to eviction from your property, so do not ignore the problem.
Start a dialogue with your landlord as soon as you go into arrears. Explain fully the reason why the arrears are occurring and what you are doing to address these arrears.
Different types of tenancies will effect how quickly you can be evicted for arrears – Read your tenancy agreement so you know your rights. Mortgage arrears are dealt with in a different way.
