Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) Solicitors

When a commercial tenant fails to pay rent on time, it can place serious strain on your finances and your property investment. Recovering arrears promptly — while staying compliant with the law — is essential to protecting your rights as a landlord.

At Latimer Solicitors, our commercial rent arrears recovery solicitors help landlords and managing agents across England and Wales recover rent owed under commercial leases. We handle every stage of the process, from initial notice to enforcement, ensuring compliance with the Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) regulations.

Why Commercial Rent Recovery Matters

Commercial rent arrears can disrupt cash flow and lead to further problems with service charges, maintenance, or mortgage commitments. Acting quickly within the CRAR framework ensures that arrears are recovered efficiently and that landlords maintain their legal rights.

You may need our support if:

• A tenant has fallen behind on rent payments.
  
  
• You wish to recover arrears without terminating the lease.
  
  
• You need guidance on issuing a CRAR notice or using enforcement agents.
  
  
• You are considering forfeiting the lease due to persistent non-payment.
  
  
• You want to avoid breaching regulations when taking enforcement action.
  
  

Our solicitors ensure that recovery steps are taken correctly, protecting your interests and avoiding unnecessary disputes.

How Latimer Solicitors Can Help

We provide practical, end-to-end legal support for landlords seeking to recover rent under the CRAR scheme. Our team ensures that every action is lawful, proportionate, and designed to achieve the best financial outcome.

We can assist with:

CRAR Procedure and Notices

• Serving valid enforcement notices under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.
  
  
• Advising on the required notice periods and eligibility criteria.
  
  
• Liaising with certified enforcement agents to recover rent through seizure of goods.
  
  

Forfeiture of Commercial Leases

If the tenant continues to default, we advise on forfeiture options to regain possession of the property, ensuring compliance with the lease and relevant legislation.

Negotiation and Payment Agreements

Where appropriate, we negotiate repayment plans or settlements that secure payment while maintaining tenant relationships.

Recovery of Additional Sums

We can also help recover service charge arrears, insurance premiums, or other sums due under the lease, alongside unpaid rent.

Dispute Resolution

If a tenant challenges your claim or raises a counterclaim, our Dispute Resolution team is on hand to protect your position through negotiation or court proceedings.

Our Process / What to Expect

We make the CRAR process clear, compliant, and efficient.

1. Initial Consultation: We review your lease, payment history, and arrears position.
   
   
2. Eligibility Check: We confirm that the lease qualifies for CRAR and calculate arrears.
   
   
3. Notice of Enforcement: We prepare and serve a compliant CRAR notice.
   
   
4. Enforcement: We coordinate with certified enforcement agents to recover rent or seize goods.
   
   
5. Resolution: If payment is still not made, we advise on forfeiture or further legal action.
   
   

You’ll receive clear advice and full transparency on timescales, costs, and outcomes at every stage.

Why Choose Latimer Solicitors?

• Extensive experience in commercial property and landlord law
  
  
• Nationwide service across England and Wales
  
  
• Fast, compliant action under CRAR and forfeiture rules
  
  
• Clear, fixed-fee options for landlords and managing agents
  
  
• Fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
  
  
• Trusted by landlords for efficient, results-driven rent recovery
  
  

We combine legal precision with practical commercial understanding to help landlords recover arrears without unnecessary conflict or delay.

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