Taking Control of Goods
The enforcement procedure in England and Wales that allows authorised enforcement agents to take control of eligible goods to recover qualifying debts.
Related terms
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Controlled Goods Agreement
An agreement made during enforcement in England and Wales listing goods under the enforcement agent’s control while allowing them to remain with the debtor subject to payment terms.
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Enforcement agent
An authorised person who enforces certain court judgments and debts, including by taking control of goods where the law permits.
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Distraint
An older term for taking goods to recover unpaid debts or taxes. Modern procedures now use different terminology, such as Taking Control of Goods.
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