Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery

Our certificated Enforcement Agents (Bailiffs) team at South East Enforcement have years of experience in recovering commercial rent arrears from commercial tenants, as we enforce following the processes set out in 'The Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013'.

We will act to recover commercial rent arrears for you, as soon as we are instructed by you to ensure your rent is collected as quickly as possible.

Suppose you are a commercial landlord with tenants who have not paid rent or you’re an investor of a residential property with tenants who owe rent arrears. In that case, it is essential to know that enforcement services are available to help. Recovering rent arrears from a commercial tenant can be challenging, but getting legal advice early on can greatly improve your chances of a successful outcome. At South East Enforcement, our experienced and certificated enforcement agents will provide you with commercial rent arrears recovery services. We are also aware that the future relationship between landlord and tenant needs to be protected and never jeopardised through unprofessional third party behaviour. We ensure our enforcement services will follow a process and procedure that is simple yet very effective in the delivery of Commercial Arrears Rent Recovery (CRAR). If your commercial tenant has fallen into arrears, our enforcement agents can help you with commercial rent arrears recovery and support you throughout the process.

What Exactly Is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery?

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) is a legal process in England and Wales that enables landlords to take back possession of their property following rent arrears. The process is governed by the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, The Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 and The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 and provides an alternative to court action for recovering unpaid rent. Under CRAR, tenants who have not paid rent are served with an enforcement notice, giving them seven clear days (approx 11 days in real time) to pay the arrears to prevent further enforcement action. If the tenant fails to meet their obligation within this period, then as Enforcement Agents we can attend the property as given on the commercial lease and use goods and assets as leverage to try and prompt payment, failing that the goods and assets can be removed and sold at public auction to satisfy the liability.

CRAR is regulated by the Ministry of Justice, which means that landlords must comply with certain rules and regulations. For example, landlords must ensure that they act promptly in taking action against those tenants who have not paid rent. Additionally, CRAR can only be used on a purely commercial property, if the lease is “mixed-use” then a Court Order for the debt will be required. By adhering to these rules, landlords can ensure that they are acting within the law and exercising their legal rights fairly and reasonably.

Who Can Use CRAR?

CRAR can be used by landlords who are entitled to receive rent under a commercial lease agreement in England and Wales. This includes a wide range of landlords such as private individuals, companies and charities.

How to Apply for CRAR?

To apply for CRAR, landlords must simply get in touch with our dedicated team and provide a copy of the lease agreement, from there we can do the rest for you!

Why Choose Our CRAR Services?

Our certificated Enforcement Agent team at South East Enforcement have years of experience in recovering commercial rent arrears from commercial tenants, as we enforce following the processes set out in The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, The Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 and The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014. We will act to recover commercial rent arrears for you, as soon as we are instructed by you to ensure your rent is collected as quickly as possible.

We ensure our enforcement services will follow a process and procedure that is simple yet very effective in the delivery of Commercial Arrears Rent Recovery (CRAR). If your commercial tenant has fallen into arrears, our enforcement agents can help you with commercial rent arrears recovery and support you throughout the process.