A clear rent ledger shows what was due, what was paid and what is owed on any date. It is the first thing a court looks at in an arrears case.
This tracker logs rent as it arrives, works out what was due by today and flags arrears early, across every tenancy.
| Rent | £950 a month, due on the 1st |
|---|---|
| Paid | Nothing in August or September, £500 in October |
| Due by 1 October | £2,850 |
| Arrears | £2,350, about 2.5 months |
| Ground 8 (England) | Needs at least 3 months’ arrears |
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For the mandatory Ground 8 in England, at least 3 months’ rent must be owed both when notice is served and at the court hearing, since the Renters’ Rights Act. Other grounds are discretionary.
Each date rent was due, the amount, each payment received and the running balance. Courts expect a clear statement like this.
Contact them early, keep a written record and check whether they can get help such as Universal Credit. Early action often avoids court.
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