Under the act, the landlord's right to distain for rent is limited to arrears of how many months?

• A. 3 months arrears
• B. 1 month arrears
• C. 6 months arrears
• D. 12 months arrears

Answer: (A)

Distress for rent is a remedy that lets a landlord seize a tenant’s goods to cover overdue rent, but there is a set limit on how far it can be used. Under the act, the landlord can distrain only for up to three months’ rent in arrears. This cap keeps the remedy proportionate and balanced: it gives the landlord a practical way to recoup a portion of unpaid rent, while preventing excessive seizure of a tenant’s belongings. If arrears exceed three months, the remaining amount must be pursued through other legal means.