Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)

Need help recovering commercial rent? Our Certificated Enforcement Agents (bailiffs) specialise in Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) for non-payment of commercial rent.

What is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)?

Are you a landlord whose tenant has not paid commercial rent? CRAR allows you to recover outstanding rent from a commercial tenant by seizing, removing, and selling goods a Controlled Goods Agreement.

This service is provided at no extra cost to the landlord – the tenant will pay legal fees and those of our Certificated Enforcement Agents.

We provide full national coverage and have dedicated enforcement agents throughout England and Wales.

The Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) procedure in full

Stage 1 - The Compliance Stage:

We send the tenant a formal Notice of Enforcement giving 7 clear days in which to pay the outstanding rent, together with charges payable under the CRAR regulations.

Stage 2 - Taking Control of Goods:

If the tenant does not pay after the expiry of this notice, our enforcement agents will visit the tenant at the address where the rent is due. At all times our enforcement agents will aim to take payment in full from the tenant on the first visit.

Unless payment is made by cleared funds, the enforcement agents will where possible look to take control of the tenant's goods and enter into a Controlled Goods Agreement (previously known as a Walking Possession Agreement). A detailed inventory is taken of the goods that have taken into control within the curtilage (area) of the lease, usually inside the building. Dependent upon the lease, this can also include car parking spaces or compound storage.

Stage 3 - Removal & Sale of Goods:

Where the tenant does not make payment, or default on an arrangement we would request the landlord's approval to return to the premises and remove the goods. Where this action is required, we will arrange the removal and sale.

Watch: a Step-By-Step Guide to CRAR (Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery)

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) under a High Court writ of control

Are you a landlord with a more complex case involving a commercial tenant? Sometimes there are additional factors than just recovering commercial rent arrears, such as recovering additional monies (e.g., insurance and service charges) or if the tenant has moved premises. In these instances, we can assist with court proceedings in order to obtain and enforce a writ of control. Goods will then be recovered by High Court Enforcement Officer.

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For further information on how Equivo can assist you with the enforcement of Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR), please contact our London office on 020 7788 8484 or instruct us online.

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