The residents of 24Acacia Grove were dissatisfied with the condition of the property, so JohnPreston called a meeting to discuss things last week.At the meeting John
suggested setting up a residents' committee.Everyone was so worried and angryabout the agent's inactivity that they agreed, and they elected John aschairman of the
committee.Many residents said that they were tired of telephoning the agent andtired of complaining about the flats.Although the agent was responsible for theflats, they
thought that he didn't do enough.Therefore John was asked to write to the agentand say that they were disappointed with the management of the flats.
The next service payment was due at the end of the month.However, they agreednot to pay it until they were happy with the plans to improve the-property.Theydecided to
tell the agent that he must start the work within one month.They all went awayvery pleased with themselves.

What does the word"due" mean in the first sentence of Para.2?

A.to be paid

B.proper

C.owed

D.large