I've been sent an arrears warning but I've paid my rent. What should I do?Beta*
Don't ignore it, even if you know it's wrong. Ask the landlord or agent in writing for a full rent statement, and send them bank statements showing each payment and the date it cleared. Mistakes are common when payments are split, made by Universal Credit, or arrive a day after the due date. Ask them to correct their records and confirm in writing that you aren't in arrears. This matters because arrears can be used as a reason to evict, so the record needs putting straight early. If you have been charged twice for something, such as a repair the landlord already paid for, ask for it to be refunded the same way.
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Sources: Shelter: rent arrears
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* Beta: new page, not yet reviewed by a housing adviser. General information, not legal advice.