Struggling with unpaid commercial rent? Navigating the recovery process can strain landlord-tenant relationships and prove time-consuming. Our Commercial rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) service can help.
West Country Bailiffs streamline CRAR, ensuring legal compliance and maintaining rapport. CRAR is a free service for landlords!
Our Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) service includes:
West Country Bailiffs are experts in Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and are able to carry out the procedure in a legally compliant manner ensuring the relationship between landlord and tenant is not damaged. Our highly experienced agents are equipped with body worn CCTV that ensures our interaction is recorded and safeguards our client against any future claims.
We provide full national coverage and have dedicated certificated enforcement agents throughout England & Wales.
We notify tenants with a Notice of Enforcement, allowing 7 days for rent payment.
Our agents visit to collect rent; if unpaid, goods are taken into control.
In the event of non-payment, WCB will arrange for sale of goods.
Looking to recover commercial rent arrears? Reach out to West Country Bailiffs today for our same day service.
Our CRAR service comes at no cost to landlords, as all enforcement fees are chargeable to the commercial tenant.
Begin your hassle-free recovery process by instructing us to collect your outstanding rent today.
1. What is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)?
CRAR is a legal process that allows landlords of commercial properties to recover unpaid rent by instructing certificated enforcement agents to seize and sell the tenant’s goods. It is governed by the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 and must follow a strict legal procedure.
2. When can CRAR be used?
CRAR can only be used when:
The lease is for commercial premises only (not mixed-use or residential),
There is a written lease in place, and
Rent has been overdue for at least 7 days.
Only the principal rent, VAT, and interest can be recovered—not service charges or insurance contributions.
3. Is notice required before CRAR can begin?
Yes. A minimum of 7 clear days’ notice (excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) must be served to the tenant before enforcement agents can attend the premises. This is known as the Notice of Enforcement, and it gives the tenant an opportunity to pay before further action is taken.
4. What happens if the tenant still doesn’t pay?
If no payment is received within the notice period, our certificated enforcement agents will attend the commercial premises to take control of goods. These goods may be removed and sold at auction to recover the rent owed.
5. Can CRAR be used alongside forfeiture?
No. CRAR and forfeiture cannot be used at the same time. If the lease has been forfeited (terminated), the landlord cannot then use CRAR to collect rent arrears. It’s important to choose the right remedy based on your goal—whether that’s recovering rent or regaining possession.
6. What if the tenant refuses entry or tries to hide goods?
Our enforcement agents are trained to deal with resistance professionally and within the bounds of the law. Entry must be through peaceable means, such as an unlocked door or open access. If the tenant attempts to remove or hide goods, legal action may be taken to prevent interference with the recovery process.
🔹 Need Help Recovering Commercial Rent Arrears?
We offer a fast, compliant CRAR service across England and Wales. If your tenant has fallen into arrears, we can act immediately to begin the process.
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