arrears
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They also have to make three consecutive mortgage payments before they qualify for government help to settle any arrears.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
"One is notification one year in advance, which is actually met. And the second is paying the arrears, so we hope they will do that but we haven't received anything yet."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
If they fall significantly behind paying the rent - known as rent arrears - the landlord can give notice at any point.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
They highlighted how few of their loans were in arrears.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Mam comes back up to Italy and sits by the fire wondering where in God’s name she’ll get the money for a week’s rent never mind the arrears.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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