Landlords forecast rise in rental arrears

Of those questioned, just 1% felt that rent arrears would decrease next year, with just over a quarter (28%) expecting no overall change. The study also found that two thirds (67%) of landlords have experienced problems with rent arrears in the past, with 37% facing payment difficulties with current tenants. David Salusbury, chairman of the NLA, says landlords are in a worrying situation, and need to do all they can to ensure they receive rent regularly. Salusbury emphasises regular communication between both parties is essential to head off any problems. "The money received through ren...