| Many landlords ask us what they can do about the situations in which they find themselves, and what UK Bailiff Company Ltd's procedures are. So below we have answered some frequently asked questions for your convenience. If you have any further enquiries do not hesitate to contact us on 01795 533 364 or email us at info@ukbailiffcompany.com |
- My rent is in arrears, what steps can I take?
UK Bailiff Company Ltd can recover your rent arrears through debt collection or through seizing the tenant's goods
(Warrant of distress). This action can be taken immediately upon instruction from you. However, where you aim to re-
let a property and where there are no seizable assets, or entry to do so is not possible, UK Bailiff Company Ltd can issue
notice by evicting the tenant (Authority to effect forfeiture) and thus allowing you to reclaim your property.
- Can any bailiff or debt collector be instructed?
A bailiff must be certified to seize goods for the collection of rent arrears. UK Bailiff Company Ltd has a nationwide
body of certified bailiffs on hand to carry out instructions for you with a guaranteed 24 hour response time. Therefore,
not requiring the need for any court action in order to collect your commercial rent arrears, which can be costly and time
consuming. UK Bailiff Company Ltd has been acting within the field of commercial property for over a decade with an
established client database. We follow a traditional practice which enables us to assess each situation on an individual
basis and discuss directly with the landlord the best possible action to take, while continuing to uphold the relationship
between both parties concerned.
- What option is appropriate for my situation?
Distraint is the most appropriate action to take where there are goods to seize upon access to the property. It is an
effective method which usually results in the tenant to make payment to prevent their goods being removed and sold.
UK Bailiff Company Ltd issues a bailiff, upon your instruction, to arrive at the premises with the intention to remove
goods if necessary. Goods may be left on the premises and not removed immediately under a walking possession
agreement issued upon the tenant (this is where the tenant and bailiff come to an agreement to delay removal and allow
time to pay the rent in arrears), thus maintaining relations between the landlord and tenant.
To instruct UK Bailiff Company Ltd, please click on the link to fill in our Warrant of Distress.
Warrant of Distress
Forfeiture is an available option without the requirement of court action where it is included in the lease. A landlord is
able to exercise the right of regaining possession of the property, if the tenant breaks the terms of the lease such as not
paying the rent. Where there are no available goods to seize or where entry is not possible. UK Bailiff Company Ltd
can exclude the tenants with the use of a locksmith.
To instruct UK Bailiff Company Ltd, please click on the link to fill in our Authority to Forfeit
Authority to Forfeit
- My tenant has left goods on the premises but ceases to trade, what are my options?
UK Bailiff Company Ltd can be instructed to enter peacefully and seize the goods to be re-sold to compensate for any
outstanding rent. If the commercial property can not be entered by our bailiffs to distrain and collect monies or goods,
then a locksmith can be used to gain entry and forfeit the lease.
- Can I still instruct UK Bailiff Company Ltd if I do not have a written tenancy agreement?
Yes, we can collect goods or rent available from the tenant, however, you do not have the right to instruct forfeiture of
the lease.
- Can UK Bailiff Company Ltd seize the goods upon arrival? And what goods can be taken?
Yes, UK Bailiff Company Ltd can collect any goods on site upon instruction from the landlord and if deemed necessary.
However, a Walking Possession agreement may be made temporarily between tenant and bailiff to allow payment of the
rent, dependant upon the landlord's aims. UK Bailiff Company Ltd can therefore, seize most items of value on the
premises by levying distress and later selling them to recoup outstanding monies. However, a bailiff can not seize goods
which are used personally by the tenant such as household equipment, clothing and bedding. All of which are required
for domestic purposes.
- Will UK Bailiff Company Ltd use force?
All of our certified bailiffs will use peaceable methods to gain access to the property. However, where access can not be
gained a locksmith can be issued to replace the existing locks where forfeiture is instructed by the landlord, without
permission of the tenant.
- Can UK Bailiff Company Ltd collect monies owed from residential property?
No, UK Bailiff Company Ltd can not collect rent arrears in this situation without being granted access by the courts.
- There are unknown persons trespassing on my land/property what can I do?
Simply click on the link below and fill in our form regarding the removal of unknown persons from property including
travellers and squatters and we will act immediately on your behalf.
Authority to Remove Unknown Persons
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