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Rent arrears have their own guide
Unpaid rent uses Grounds 8, 10 and 11, with their own rules on how much must be owed. Our rent arrears guide takes you through it.
Where: England · Problem: Not paying rent
Next step
- Go to the "Tenant not paying rent" guide for your grounds, notice period and timeline.
Tenant not paying rent
Five quick questions: your grounds, notice period, court fees and timeline.
Open the rent arrears guideSources: GOV.UK: repossessing your property after 1 May 2026 · NRLA: Section 8 notices. Checked 31 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.