Why prevention is always better than the cure.
What Are Rent Arrears?
Put simply, rent arrears happen when tenants fall behind on payments. For some landlords, this can spiral quickly, missed rent means mortgage payments still need covering, cash flow is disrupted, and chasing arrears becomes stressful.
Why They Happen
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Sudden changes in a tenant’s circumstances (such as job loss).
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Poor tenant referencing at the start of a tenancy.
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Landlords not noticing missed payments until arrears have built up.
Left unchecked, arrears can become one of the biggest financial headaches a landlord faces.
How Can We Help?
At Campbells, we rarely see arrears build up, because we don’t let them. Our approach is proactive from the start:
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Thorough referencing reduces the risk before tenants even move in.
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Clear agreements set expectations about payments from day one.
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Active monitoring means we pick up on issues as soon as they happen.
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Open communication with tenants helps resolve problems before they escalate.
The result? Our landlords don’t have to worry about arrears sneaking up on them.
Peace of Mind for Landlords
Knowing that rent payments are being carefully monitored means landlords can focus on the bigger picture, without the anxiety of chasing overdue rent. For many, that peace of mind is just as valuable as the income itself.
Final Thought
Rent arrears can cause huge stress for landlords who don’t have systems in place. But with the right checks and proactive management, they don’t have to be part of your experience.
If you still need to have a coffee and a chat, the Campbells lettings crew are here to help.
