This guide is for people who are having problems paying their rent, or are facing eviction as a result of rent arrears. It explains what you may be able to do to sort out the arrears, and the procedures your landlord will have to follow if they want to evict you.

Contents include:

• What are rent arrears?
• Should I negotiate with my landlord?
• Arrears caused by housing benefit problems
• What if I just leave?
• Can my landlord evict me?
• Details of useful organisations