Rent Arrears Letter 6 — Final Offer Before Court
Rent Arrears Letter 6 — Final Offer Before Court
Absolute final offer to settle before making a court application for possession
Section 8 Notice Period Has Expired
Use this letter after the Section 8 notice period has expired and you are about to make a court application. This is the final opportunity for the tenant to settle before court costs are added.
[Landlord/Agent name and address]
[Date]
Dear [Tenant's name(s)],
Re: [Property address] — Final Offer Before Court Application
A Section 8 Notice Seeking Possession was served on you on [date]. The notice period expired on [date] and the arrears remain unpaid.
Current Arrears
- Total arrears as at today: £[total]
- Court application fee (if applicable): £[amount]
- Total you will owe if court proceedings begin: £[total + costs]
Final Offer
Before I submit my application to the County Court, I am making one final offer to resolve this matter without court proceedings.
If you pay the full outstanding arrears of £[total] by[deadline — 48–72 hours from this letter], I will not proceed with the court application at this time.
Court Application
If payment is not received by the deadline above, I will submit my application to the County Court without further notice. This will result in:
- A court hearing being listed
- A possession order being sought
- A money judgment for the full arrears plus court costs and legal fees
- Potential enforcement action including bailiff eviction
- A county court judgment (CCJ) on your credit record
To make payment or discuss this matter urgently, please contact me on [phone number] or [email address] immediately.
Yours sincerely,
[Landlord/Agent name]
[Contact details]
Disclaimer
Guidance only. Landlord Handbook provides practical information to help landlords understand their responsibilities. It is not legal or financial advice. Always check the latest GOV.UK guidance and seek professional advice where appropriate.