£2500 Rent Arrears Council Flat. Need advice on what to do?

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At what figure does the council start eviction proceedings for someone in rent arrears?
I don't currently have the money to clear this £2500 arrears, but if I keep making future payments, effectively keeping my debt at £2500 would they eventually come to evict me?
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Current debt ZERO.
Current debt ZERO.
Suggest that you get local debt advice. Have you enquired about benefits ? Support from local Council ? Councils have various grants and allowances that can be applied for.
Whilst it will take time, a private landlord could issue a section 8 for rent arrears and a section 21 notice for broken terms (payment) to start the eviction process.
Have you got the ability to pay back a token amount and make sure you will not get in to the same situation again?