CRAR Enforcement for Commercial Landlords
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) lets qualifying commercial landlords instruct certificated enforcement agents to recover principal rent arrears without first obtaining a court judgment. This guide explains how the process works and what the conditions are. RentDebt.co.uk helps you prepare an accurate case file; the enforcement itself is carried out by certificated agents.
How CRAR Enforcement Works
CRAR follows a strict statutory process. A certificated enforcement agent serves a Notice of Enforcement giving the tenant at least seven clear days. If the tenant does not pay, the agent may attend the premises to take control of goods, which can ultimately be sold if the debt remains unpaid. Because the process is tightly regulated, it must be handled by a certificated enforcement agent — not by the landlord directly.
When Can CRAR Be Used?
CRAR is generally available where there is a written commercial lease, at least seven days' net principal rent is outstanding, and the premises are not mixed-use. It applies only to principal rent — not service charges, insurance or other lease charges. A solicitor can confirm whether your case qualifies.
CRAR Compared with a Court Claim
CRAR can be quicker than a court money claim, which may take months to reach judgment and enforcement. In many cases the Notice of Enforcement alone prompts payment. Whichever route you consider, our platform helps you get the lease terms, the rent account and the arrears figures organised and accurate first.
Why Choose RentDebt.co.uk
- Understand the CRAR process and its conditions
- Organise an accurate record of principal rent arrears
- Prepare a file ready for a certificated enforcement agent
- Clear on what CRAR can and cannot recover
- Not an enforcement agency — enforcement is by certificated agents
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