The correct escalation sequence for rent arrears: a polite reminder at 3-7 days, a formal demand at 14 days, and a final notice before action at 21-28 days. Written to encourage payment and open a dialogue while creating the paper trail a court expects to see before a Section 8 claim.
As soon as rent is 3-7 days late. Early, polite contact resolves most arrears before they escalate.
Yes — a documented escalation showing you acted reasonably strengthens any later possession claim.
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