[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-279460-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":81,"doc-detail-279460-en":127},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","are-you-behind-in-your-rent-payments-fact-sheet-late-payment-notices-and-support","Are you behind in your rent payments - fact sheet - late payment notices and support","","Are you behind in your rent payments? Learn why you might receive a late payment notice or a letter or SMS from your landlord or agent, including bank delays and situations where rent has increased. If you cannot pay on time, the guidance emphasizes discussing the issue early with your landlord or agent and exploring options. It also explains support services: Tenant Advocates and Financial Counsellors, plus contacts for additional help and accessibility needs.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/","Template",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/forms/","Forms",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/are-you-behind-in-your-rent-payments-fact-sheet-late-payment-notices-and-support/279460/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/are-you-behind-in-your-rent-payments-fact-sheet-late-payment-notices-and-support/279460.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":42,"@type":43},"River Wang","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-24","2026-09-16",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",6,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"Why might I receive a late payment notice if I always pay on time?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"You may be contacted by your landlord or agent if they have not received your rent on time. Delays from your bank, such as around public holidays, can also cause late payments.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What should I check if I received a reminder and I have regular payments set up?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Check with your bank for possible payment delays. If your rent amount has increased, you may need to raise your regular payment with the bank or Centrepay.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"If I can’t pay my rent, what should I do next?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Talk to your landlord or agent if your payment is going to be late. If you want to understand your rights and options first, services like Tenant Advocates and Financial Counsellors can help.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},279460,1790684219,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,89,94,99,104,109,113,118,123],{"id":85,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":86,"show_sort_weight":87,"slug":88},11,"Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":90,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":91,"show_sort_weight":92,"slug":93},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":95,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":96,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":98},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":100,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":101,"show_sort_weight":102,"slug":103},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":105,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":106,"show_sort_weight":107,"slug":108},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":110,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":111,"slug":112},17,40,"forms",{"id":114,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":115,"show_sort_weight":116,"slug":117},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":119,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":121,"slug":122},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":124,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":126},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":128},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":129,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":130,"doc_module":22,"category_id":110,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":131,"file_id":132,"file_url":133,"file_type":134,"file_size":135,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":136,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":140,"read_time":22},1099514067438,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/100002539ee87300030?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1780474512215547542","Are you behind in your rent payments?  \nHas your landlord or agent 1 contacted you to tell you that you are behind in your rent? This fact sheet looks at some of the reasons why you may get a late payment notice and includes links to services that can help.  \nI always pay my rent on time, why did I get a late payment notice?  \nYou may be sent a letter or SMS message from your landlord or agent if they have not received your rent on time.  \nIf you have been sent a reminder or late payment notice and have set up regular payments, check with your bank. Sometimes there may be a delay with the bank making the payment, such as on a public holiday.  \nIf the amount of rent you pay has increased, you will need to increase your regular payments with the bank or Centrepay.  \nI have not been able to pay my rent, what should I do?  \nThere may be times when you are not able to pay your rent on time. You may have lost your job , be unwell or have unexpected costs.  \n1 Agents include real estate property managers, public housing managers and community housing managers. Another name for a ‘landlord’ is a ‘lessor’.  \nIf your rent payment is going to be late , you must talk to your landlord or agent. If you would like to talk to an independent person first to find out about your rights and options , there are services that can help.  \nWho can help?  \nOur Tenant Advocates help people who rent their homes to resolve tenancy problems. They may do this by helping you to understand your rights , and by giving advice and guidance.  \nIf you would like to speak to a Tenant Advocate, you can call Circle Green on (08) 6148 [3636](3636 or visit www.circlegreen.org.au)[ or visit](3636 or visit www.circlegreen.org.au)[ ](3636 or visit www.circlegreen.org.au)[www.circlegreen.org.au](3636 or visit www.circlegreen.org.au).  \nFinancial Counsellors can assist with your payments and provide information, support and advocacy at no cost. To find your nearest Financial Counsellor, phone the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 or visit [https://ndh.org.au/financial](https://ndh.org.au/financial)counselling/ .  \nFurther information  \nPlease contact us if you would like this fact sheet in a different format such as large print or braille.  \nIf you are Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, you can contact us through [the National Relay Service](the National Relay Service www.relayservice.gov.au)[ ](the National Relay Service www.relayservice.gov.au)[www.relayservice.gov.au](the National Relay Service www.relayservice.gov.au).  \nIf you are a non-English speaker and require a language interpreter, please contact TIS National on 131 450.  \nFor more information [visit](visit www.circlegreen.org.au)[ ](visit www.circlegreen.org.au)[www.circlegreen.org.au](visit www.circlegreen.org.au) or phone us on (08) 6148 3636.  \nCo-designed by the Building Tenancy Skills Project","cbCair16ACGmIOWu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair16ACGmIOWu","pdf",138007,"English","# Are you behind in your rent payments?\n## Why a late payment notice may be sent\n## If you have set up regular payments\n## What to do if you cannot pay your rent\n## Who can help\n## Further information and contact options","[{\"question\":\"Why might I receive a late payment notice if I always pay on time?\",\"answer\":\"You may be contacted by your landlord or agent if they have not received your rent on time. Delays from your bank, such as around public holidays, can also cause late payments.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I check if I received a reminder and I have regular payments set up?\",\"answer\":\"Check with your bank for possible payment delays. If your rent amount has increased, you may need to raise your regular payment with the bank or Centrepay.\"},{\"question\":\"If I can’t pay my rent, what should I do next?\",\"answer\":\"Talk to your landlord or agent if your payment is going to be late. If you want to understand your rights and options first, services like Tenant Advocates and Financial Counsellors can help.\"}]","Are you behind in your rent payments - fact sheet - late payment notices and support | PDF",1789521029]