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title: How to add an opening arrears balance to a tenancy? (1.26)
description: If your tenant was already in arrears at the point you started tracking their rent in Hammock, this video will show you what to do.
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# How to add an opening arrears balance to a tenancy? (1.26)

## If your tenant was already in arrears at the point you started tracking their rent in Hammock, this video will show you what to do.

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