Landlords may need to evict tenants for different reasons. Some bad tenants stop paying rent and try to ride out the storm for as long as they can, while other tenants may be mistreating the property or causing issues with neighbours. If it’s your property, the UK law lets you get rid of tenants quickly, […]
What is a controlled goods agreement?
If someone is unable to pay their debts, enforcement officers usually become involved. A Controlled Goods Agreement (sometimes called a CGA or Walking Possession Agreement) is a document which secures the property of the debtor to their debt when immediate payment is required to the Enforcement Agents and the debtor is unable to make that […]
How to serve a Court Order
Serving Court Orders in the UK is a complex process. There are several ways in which a Court Order may be served. Some can be mailed to a given address, however others must be delivered in person. Making sure that the correct process for each Court Order is followed will ensure that there are no […]
How do you evict a commercial tenant?
If a commercial tenant has failed to pay their rent, it is only natural that you would wish to seek to evict them, however finding the best method to suit your needs is paramount. We will show you the best way to evict commercial tenant. Forfeiting the lease The majority of commercial leases give landlords […]
What is the difference between a warrant of control and writ of control?
Warrants Of Control – An Overview Warrants of Control authorize an enforcement agent to go to the debtor’s address to collect any money owed or, alternatively, to remove goods from the address to auction. Enforcement agents are limited to the kinds of goods which they can remove. They are not permitted to remove any goods […]
What happens if you can’t serve papers?
If a legal case is proceeding to court, the recipient will normally need to be notified of the court summons with details provided for the hearing. This integral element of UK law is called “process serving” and in particular cases, a legal requirement lies with the instigator to serve those official documents. The procedure for […]
What’s involved in debtor tracing?
There are many reasons why you might be chasing a debtor – whether you’re a landlord chasing tenants for rent, or a commercial lender owed interest on a loan, there are specific steps you need to take to recover the debt legally and efficiently. Contemporary technology makes it easier today to trace your debtor than […]
What happens if CRAR isn’t successful?
CRAR stands for Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery, and it is the process undertaken when rent is owed on a commercial property only. If you’re a landlord, you can begin the CRAR process only once you have given the tenants their 7 days’ notice. If they fail to produce the rent in that week, you can […]
What is a County Court Judgement?
A County Court Judgement (CCJ) is a stage of debt recovery that means a court has been contacted and is now responsible for dealing with the debtor. It can be received in paper or email form, and will contain a statement of the amount owed, how conditions have not been met, what the proposed payment […]
Can squatters be arrested?
A squatter is an occupant of a building or land that is not being used, and who has no legal claim to the property and no prior permission to use the property. It is often the case that squatters claim a right to occupy a building or land based on Section 6 of the Criminal […]