1. That's led to her finance company running out of patience and after several warnings, repossessing the house.

2. ‘Reducing Arrears means more money for services and housing improvements.’ ‘He's fallen into Arrears, and the mortgage company is repossessing it on Monday.’ ‘The council is chasing a total of £4.7m in rent Arrears throughout the borough.’ ‘Because of rent Arrears, the district council repossessed the building in …