For private landlords in England

Rent Arrears Letter

A clear, factual letter telling your tenant the rent account is behind — and inviting them to pay or agree a repayment plan.

Supported scope

  • An early notification of genuine, undisputed rent arrears to a tenant.
  • Sets out the rent, the arrears period and the exact total you provide — nothing is estimated for you.
  • Invites payment or a conversation about a realistic repayment plan, and signposts free debt advice.
  • Tells the tenant what to do if they think the figures are wrong.
  • States plainly that a formal notice seeking possession may follow if the arrears are not resolved — and that a court order is required before any tenant has to leave.
  • Never threatens bailiffs, debt collectors or your tenant's credit file, and never names a possession ground, form or notice period.

UKDocs AI is a document-drafting service, not a law firm or solicitor. This letter states that a formal notice seeking possession may follow if the arrears are not resolved, but it is not that notice, does not start the possession process, and is not a Letter Before Claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims. Demanding payment in a manner calculated to cause alarm, distress or humiliation, or falsely suggesting non-payment is a criminal matter, is an offence under section 40 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 — so this letter stays factual by design.

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