Many thanks to all. Your help and feedback is much appreciated. All the best...

It does state a year payable in advance and a shorthold tenancy...Apologies for not making that clear... I am in the UK..

The lease was for an 12 month period. Fixed. There was a extension option for a further 12 months. I paid the first year upfront. I was asked towards the end of the first year whether I wanted to stay and I replied yes and duly signed the 12 month extension. Unfortunately the payment for that year hasn't happened yet due to my inability to pay. This is due to a substantial fee that I'm due to be paid by my employer being delayed. I have every intention on paying and have communicated this to the landlord. I obviously showed positive intent by signing the lease extension. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks again...

Hi there. Many thanks for your kind reply. It's a residential lease on a yearly basis. I paid the first year in full and upfront. I also signed the second year extension 3 months ago in July, which is due upfront again. I am due a payment/fee from my employer. This is an international payment that has been held up in compliance. As a result I am 3 months late on paying the 2nd year lease renewal. Very embarrassing but it is what it is I guess. Any ideas? Thanking you kindly...

Hi there, Could someone please advise me. I'm in arrears for 3 months rent on a 12 month lease. I paid 12 months upfront for the first year and am late 3 months on the second year. I have received a letter from the landlords lawyer stating that if I don't pay the whole 12 months within 10 days that they will take further action. I did sign the lease for a further 12 months and am expecting payment from my employer which is late. This has caused my inability to pay the rent. How long do I have until I get evicted? Many thanks in advance..