Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery: A Guide
Commercial landlords have several options for dealing with rent arrears from business tenants — from Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) to forfeiture and court claims. This guide explains how they work. RentDebt.co.uk helps you organise your lease, ledger and correspondence into a clear case file; for enforcement and legal steps, you would instruct the appropriate professional.
What Is Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)?
CRAR is a statutory right that lets qualifying commercial landlords instruct certificated enforcement agents to recover principal rent arrears without first obtaining a court judgment. It replaced the old remedy of distress and is governed by the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. It can be one of the more direct routes for commercial rent — though strict conditions apply.
Other Options for Commercial Landlords
Beyond CRAR, commercial landlords may be able to forfeit the lease for non-payment, pursue a money claim through the court, or (where the tenant is a company) consider a statutory demand. Each option has conditions and risks, so legal advice is important. Our tools help you get the underlying paperwork — the lease terms, the rent account and correspondence — organised first.
Preparing a Commercial Arrears Case
Whichever route you take, an accurate, well-evidenced record of the arrears is essential. Our platform helps you build that record so it is ready to hand to a certificated enforcement agent, a commercial property solicitor, or the court. RentDebt.co.uk does not carry out enforcement or provide legal advice.
Why Choose RentDebt.co.uk
- Understand CRAR, forfeiture and court options
- Organise your lease, rent account and correspondence
- Build an accurate record of principal rent arrears
- Hand a clear file to an enforcement agent or solicitor
- Not a firm of solicitors and not an enforcement agency
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