Letter to Request Arrears of Rent

This is a letter that can be used to notify tenants that they are in arrears and request that the outstanding balance be paid immediately.

The document provides a simple template that enables a person to set out the outstanding sum and the details of missed payments.

How to use this document

Once you have completed this document simply post it to the tenant or tenants if there are more than one.

The letter should be sent as soon as possible after rent has fallen into arrears, but in any event before you consider commencing any action in court.

Applicable Law

In many circumstances tenants will have security of tenure which means that even if they fall into arrears, they cannot be evicted without a court order.

The applicable legislation will vary depending upon the type of tenancy agreement, but in most cases the Housing Act 1988 is likely to apply.

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.