Arrears

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Arrears

Meaning of Arrears

Debts that are not paid when due.

Arrears Alternative Definition

(Pr.) The remainder of an account or sum of money in the hands of an accountant. Any money due and unpaid at a given time. Cowell; Spelman.

Synonyms of Arrears

noun

  • arrearage
  • back payments
  • balance due
  • debit
  • debt
  • debt unpaid though due
  • default
  • deferred payment
  • deficit
  • delinquency
  • indebtedness
  • indebtment
  • liability
  • obligation
  • outstanding debt
  • overdue bill
  • overdue payment
  • payments past due
  • pecuniae residuae
  • state of indebtedness
  • unpaid bill
  • unpaid debt
  • Associated Concepts: arrears in taxes
  • arrears of alimony
  • arrears of assessment
  • arrears of dues
  • arrears of interest
  • arrears of premiums
  • arrears of rent
  • arrears of taxes
  • judgment on arrears

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Concept of Arrears in the context of Real Property

Alternatives definitions of Arrears: (1) Payment made after it is due is in arrears. (2) Interest is said to be paid in arrears since it is paid to the date of payment rather than in advance, as is rent. Example: A rental payment made July 1 pays the rent to August 1. An interest payment made July 1 pays the interest to July 1.

Concept of Arrears in the context of Real Property

Alternatives definitions of Arrears: (1) Payment made after it is due is in arrears. (2) Interest is said to be paid in arrears since it is paid to the date of payment rather than in advance, as is rent. Example: A rental payment made July 1 pays the rent to August 1. An interest payment made July 1 pays the interest to July 1.


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