We prepare it
Rent arrears letter
A clear, firm letter about missed rent, with the balance and a request to agree a repayment plan.
When you need it
As soon as a payment is missed.
- Keep a copy and log it in your file — it's evidence if you later go to court.
On the tenancy lifecycle map: Collecting rent & arrears
Checked 31 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.