16/03/2025
Eviction Notice
Notice Non-Payment Of Rent
Source from Gemini AI ✨
What is the Writ of Distress
A Writ of Distress is a court order that allows a landlord to seize a tenant's movable property to recover unpaid rent. It's also known as a Distress Action.
How does it work?
- The landlord issues a letter of demand to the tenant.
- If the tenant doesn't pay, the landlord applies to the court for a Writ of Distress.
- The court issues a warrant to a bailiff to seize the tenant's property.
- The bailiff sells the property at auction to recover the rent.
What can be seized?
- Any movable property that is sufficient to cover the rent, landlord's costs, and bailiff fees
What can't be seized?
- Certain items, such as the tenant's clothing, bedding, and tools used for their business
- Properties or items that don't belong to the tenant
- Items in use at the time of the seizure
Other tenancy matters
Tenancy matters in Malaysia are governed by several laws, including the National Land Code 1965, Contracts Act 1950, Specific Relief Act 1950, and Distress Act 1951.
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