What does “arrears” mean?

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

You may see it in letters from

• Landlord / letting agent — Landlord or letting agent
• Student Loans Company (SLC) — Student loan office

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

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