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 […]
Guide: SIA Licensing Explained
What is SIA? What is the difference between SIA licenses? What license do you need for different events? Where to get training How to apply for a license How to renew your license How to choose a security company for your event When you hire someone in the security industry, you expect a certain level […]
How to get a status report
Collecting debt from an individual or business can be a difficult undertaking, especially if your information on the debtor is limited. The options for retrieving owed money are extensive, but without prior knowledge of the debtor’s financial situation, they can be costly and inefficient with the potential of very little reward. One of the ways […]
How to take a commercial tenant to court for rent arrears
Commercial rent arrears remain a significant issue for commercial landlords across the UK. While going to court to recover this may seem like the only option, you can avoid going to court with the CRAR (commercial rent arrears recovery) procedure. CRAR was brought into law in 2014 and essentially means that overdue rent from a […]
What’s the difference between door supervisor and security guard?
The roles of SIA door supervisors and security guards are often conflated in the minds of the public. However, they serve different functions and are better suited to different situations. There are also legal requirements that you must bear in mind. Knowing the differences between the two roles ensures that you’re employing the right kind […]
What level of security do you need for your event?
Event security is more important than ever in the UK. As the organiser of an event, whether big or small, you have the responsibility to ensure that you contract security operatives who are equipped to handle your type of event and that you have enough guards for the size of your event. Ideally, security operatives […]
Is CRAR more advantageous than forfeiture?
Even though most commercial leases end as they should, there are times when things don’t go according to plan and you may need to regain control of your property. If tenants fail to pay their rent, commercial landlords are often faced with the question of applying CRAR or forfeiture when it comes to regaining control […]