Originally published at: What is Rent Arrears? Tips to Protect Your Rental Income
No landlord wants to deal with rent arrears, but the truth is they can happen, even with reliable tenants. There are many reasons why someone might struggle to pay rent on time, whether it’s due to a change in their job, unexpected bills, or other personal circumstances. While most tenants pay their rent consistently, it’s…
what “are” rent arrears!
Hi tatemono, thanks for your input! While “rent arrears” is technically plural, in this context it functions as a singular concept or category of debt, making the use of a singular verb entirely appropriate.
Plus, “what is rent arrears?” is the most commonly searched version of this phrase online by landlords and tenants. That means that using this phrasing in the title helps the blog reach and support as many people as possible who are seeking guidance (throughout the body of the text, we use the correct plural form).
Hope that clears things up! Thanks for keeping an eye on the details.
ok, well you’ll want to correct that for starters then… along with
Happy to help 