Falling behind on your rent arrears can be a really daunting and scary situation. It is easier to take control early on in the process but that doesn’t mean it is too late to rectify it at any point. Following our guide you can make an affordable repayment plan and not fall into further arrears.

1. As soon as you realise you are behind on your rent speak to your Landlord. Explain
   what has happened and ask for a breakdown of how much you owe them and how
   much your rent is each month.
2. Once you have got the information from your Landlord, look at what money you get
   in each month and what your necessary payments each month?
3. Check that you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to – there are websites
   you can use to ensure you’re getting everything that you need.
4. Having a look at everything you are getting in each month and spending each month
   see what you can realistically afford to repay your Landlord.