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.
Related terms
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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.
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Bailiff
A commonly used term for an enforcement agent who may take enforcement action after the necessary legal authority has been obtained.
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Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)
A statutory procedure in England and Wales that can allow a commercial landlord to recover qualifying rent arrears from a tenant’s goods without first obtaining a court judgment.
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