What does “arrears” mean?

Money you owe because regular payments were missed, for example rent.

You may see it in letters from

• County or City Council — Local council
• Electricity or gas supplier — Energy supplier
• Landlord / letting agent — Landlord

“arrears” is a English word used in official letters in Ireland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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