JWCS FAQs



	Some Frequently Asked Questions


	Rules for recovery of Commercial Rent Arrears

	There must be a rent warrant issued on the forms we provide. There must be an existing tenancy agreement or a previous one in place that has expired. The rent must be one day overdue or more. The landlord must not have issued any proceedings regarding this debt. Distress can only be executed at the property for which the rent is in arrears, not the tenant's home. Only goods which are not protected by law may be seized by the bailiff. Please note, the Bailiff collects JWCS fees only, as set out by law. All overdue rent will be paid directly to the landlord by the tenant. In all circumstances, no money will be collected by JWCS - the client will be paid directly by the debtor.

	How much will this cost the landlord? Nothing, this is a free service. The debtor pays our fees along with the rent arrears as set out by Law. Will the debtor be charged a fortune? No, our fees are set by law and lodged with the County Court. Is it a complicated procedure to instruct you? No, you can download a Rent Warrant using the link above. Complete the warrant, sign it and fax back. On receipt, we will act on your instructions. How long does the procedure take? On receipt of the Rent Warrant, we guarantee to make the first visit to the debtor within 2 working days, although on most occasions, this is done within 24 hours, sometimes on the same day. Do we need to go to Court? No, this procedure is known as Landlords Distraint and is a unique privilege granted to landlords years ago. It is widely used today and regulated by the Distress for Rent Rules 1988. Can the debtor be given time to pay? The Law allows 5 days Walking Possession (which the debtor pays for) at the bailiffs discretion but further time secured on the goods subject to relevies if you wish. It is your choice, we act on your instructions. What areas do you cover? We cover the North East of England. Why should a landlord use this method of collection? It is cheap, quick and easy. Once we have levied, no other bailiff can levy i.e. for Rates, Inland Revenue, VAT etc. This secures the debtor's goods for the landlord and can also secure any of the landlord's goods on the property from further seizure. If a debtor owes a landlord, it is likely that they owe other debts too.

	Forfeiture of Lease/Commercial Property Repossession - I want my property back! In most commercial leases, the landlord has the right to terminate a lease without going to Court, provided that the rent arrears still exist after a certain period as specified in the lease. Where there is a requirement to retrieve your property, we can operate Possessions throughout NE England for a fixed fee (including locksmith) at very short notice. Please note, there are certain rules regarding the methods of Possession. Please telephone for details and fees before downloading the Possession Warrant using the link above. Complete the warrant, sign it and fax back. We will make the first visit to the debtor within 2 working days, although on most occasions this is done within 24 hours. Please note, the law does not allow us to Distrain and take Possession of your property at the same time. It must be one or the other.

	JWCS would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and to deliver to you the best service. Our work ethos is tailored to provide a personal, comprehensive and professional service throughout and as such, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.

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