Commercial rent collection / recovery. Online and downloadable Warrant to Distrain and Authority to Effect Forfeiture Forms

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take instructions immediately online?
Instructions taken in paper form and electronically via this web site.

Can I download a form and fax it back to you?
Yes, you can download the Warrant to Distrain form and the Authority to Effect Forfeiture Form. Once you download the form you will need Adobe Acrobat Software which is freely available from the internet.

Is there a long delay before you take action?
We aim to obtain the clients monies as quickly and professionally as possible without causing disruption to the tenant. Normally we will act within 24 hours unless you instruct otherwise.

How much does your service cost?
The service we provide is free with a negotiable nominal fee to the client when instruction is made in error and our bailiff’s have visited the tenant.

After you collect money from the tenant, when will I have it?
Instant transfer of funds upon receipt of payment or direct to landlord/ managing agents or nominated account.

I have an urgent case - can you help immediately?
Difficult cases where attention is needed straight away are dealt with on a higher priority.

What do I have to do to instruct you?
The client has to do nothing more than establish that the tenant is in arrears of the rent, fill out instruction to Lawson Maclaine via this website, or download a form for completion by hand and then fax or e-mail. We will return acknowledgement of the instruction. The client will be updated by the bailiff on site as to the outcome of the visit.

My tenant has other financial difficulty - how can you help?
The tenant may be in financial difficulty or has just not paid the rent for that quarter on time. The client is more than happy for the tenant to pay the debt off of over a period of time but wants security for this to take place. Lawson Maclaine can still help.  In our experience we have also found that some tenants that owe commercial rent also have other debts as well, including Business Rates, Gas, Water Rates, Inland Revenue, Customs and Excise. Once the client has instructed and a distaint is in place, the client has priority until the debt is cleared, again ensuring the client gets paid.

Are Lawson Maclaine's bailiffs qualified and experienced?
Lawson Maclaine only employs certificated Bailiffs who have extensive knowledge of Distress for Rent Rules 1998. All bailiffs understand that there is monies owed to the client and will approach this in a firm, professional and diplomatic manner at all times. We strive to uphold the tenant-landlord relationship in every way possible. All matters will be dealt with in private.

What information do you gather?
At the time of visits correct information is obtained from the tenant to help both the client and Lawson Maclaine so that if further visits are needed at a later date, we have all the relevant details of the tenant as to who to contact at premises, opening hours and what type of trade they are in.

What if the tenant refuses to pay?
If the tenant refuses to pay and the bailiff has explored all the other avenues to obtain monies owed we are left with only one option and that is to remove the goods from the premises. All aspects of removal of goods will be  undertaken by Lawson Maclaine. We would ask from all clients that before taking this action that Lawson Maclaine have received written confirmation first. At no time will any goods be removed from any premises without the correct instruction.

Do you advise the client during your visit to the tenant?
We will abide by the clients rules and instructions at all times but on arrival, we always keep the client informed about events.  As a rule we have found cleared fund payments are always the way forward either by CHAPS payment (same day payment) or cash; if the client feels a cheque payment is acceptable or even card payment, then we would strongly advise that a distaint is put in place to cover the time taken for the funds to clear.

What happens if a Forfeiture of lease is needed?
If a forfeiture of a lease is needed then the client can instruct us via the same method. Once the client has filled in the correct form Lawson Maclaine will take care of everything else that is needed to complete the forfeiture. The locksmith will be arranged by us, unless you wish to use your own locksmiths. Once this has been done a fully detailed inventory of goods and photographic evidence will be taken of any items left in the premises and a forfeiture notice will be attached to the front of the premises and again photographic evidence will be taken. The new set of keys will be sent the same day via special delivery and the client will receive them the following day along with a copy of the inventory and photos.

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Last updated : 02 April 2008