What actually defines rent in arrears?

[matt3502]

Can some one tell me what defines, timewise, being in arrears on your rent to the point that action can be taken against you. Don't have a copy of my lease handy. :confused:

[Anna]

If your lease, like most leases, states that your rent is due in advance on the first day of the month, then your rent is late at 12:01am on the second of the month. And your LL can serve the rent demand any time after that.

[Rodneystri]

My leases state a date and time when rent needs to be paid. Meaning that the time that rent will become late is at/on 5ht of the month at 5 P.M., no if, and, or butts.