Subject: Rent arrears and payment plan proposal — [ADDRESS, APARTMENT] My rent payments have been delayed. The arrears currently total [SUM] euros (months: [WHICH]). Reason for the delay: [BRIEFLY — e.g. lay-off, illness, delay in benefit processing]. I propose the following: I will pay the current rent normally on its due dates, and in addition [SUM] euros of the arrears per month starting [MONTH/YEAR], so that the arrears are fully paid by [MONTH/YEAR]. [IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR HELP, SAY SO: I have applied for a review of my housing allowance / social assistance / been in contact with housing advice, and a decision is expected [ESTIMATE].] I hope we can settle the matter with this plan. I am happy to answer questions and request written confirmation. [DATE] [NAME, PHONE NUMBER]