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Commercial Landlords ~ The Free and Easy Way To Rent Recovery
 

Landlords of Commercial property can recover Rent arrears by using a Certificated Bailiff without going through the court process by simply signing a Rent Warrant under the Distress for Rent Act without any notice to the Debtor providing the following conditions are met anywhere in England and Wales

1. There must be a rent warrant issued on the forms we provide.

2. There must be an existing tenancy agreement or a previous one in place that has expired

3. The rent must be one day overdue or more.

4. The landlord must not have issued any proceedings regarding this debt

5. Distress can only be executed at the property for which the rent is in arrears, not the tenants home. Only goods which are not protected by law may be seized by the bailiff.

Please note the tenant pays the Bailiff fees as set out by Law.



Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost the landlord?
Nothing - this is a free service the debtor pays our fees along with the rent arrears as set out by law.

Will the debtor be charged a fortune?
No - our fees are set by law and lodged with the County Court.

Is it a complicated procedure to instruct you?
No - you can download a Warrant with the link below fill it in sign it and fax it back. We will then get on it is very quick and easy.



How long does the procedure take?
From when we get the Warrant faxed back we guarantee to make the first visit to the debtor within 2 working days although on most occasions this is done within 24 hours sometimes the same day.

Do we need to go to court?
No - this procedure is known as Landlords Distraint and is a unique privilege granted years ago to Landlords which is still widely used today and regulated by the Distress For Rent Rules 1988.

Can the debtor be given time to pay?
The Law allows 5 days Walking Possession (which the debtor must pay for) at the Bailiffs discretion but further time secured on the goods subject to relevies if you wish. It is up to you we will act on your instruction.

What area do you cover?
Anywhere in England and Wales.

Why should a Landlord use the method of collection?
It is cheap, easy and quick, and once we have levied no other Bailiff can levy i.e. for Rates , Inland Revenue, VAT etc. that secures the debtors goods for the Landlord and also can secure any of the landlords goods on the property from further seizure If a debtor owes a Landlord it is a good bet they owe other debts like Rates, VAT etc.

I want my property back!
Forfeiture of Lease / Commercial Property Repossession

In most commercial leases, the landlord has the right to terminate a lease without going to courts provided that the rent arrears still exist after a certain period specified in the lease. Where there is a need to take back your property we can do Possessions anywhere in the UK for a fixed fee plus Locksmith at very short notice. Please note there are some rules regarding the methods of Possession please phone for details and price then download the Warrant on the Link below complete it and fax back. We will make the first visit to the debtor within 2 working days although on most occasions this is done within 24 hours.

Please note the law does not allow us to Distrain and take Possession of your Property at the same time it must be one or the other.

Download Possession Warrant

 

 
 
 
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