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A small minority of bailiffs have been allowed to give the collections industry a bad name, a government minister has said. But Lords Faulks added that tough new regulations, coming into force in April, will tackle the rogue bailiffs while ensuring that debts can be collected. Faulks, a junior justice minister, urged representatives of bailiffs’ companies and local authorities to rise to the challenge of the new regi

Ancient common law has existed for over 750 years.  It arises from the relationship between a landlord and tenant. Most leases do not mention or enlarge on the right of distress, but it is always prudent to check. Commercial distress is a landlord’s power. A landlord, if an individual can levy himself, but this is not for the faint hearted. Corporate bodies must use a certificated bailiff. A landlord and tenant relat