Jargon Buster

We understand that jargon and abbreviations can lead to a lot of confusion and we try to avoid this whenever possible. If there are any terms that you do not recognise when viewing the website you will be able to find their meaning here.

If there is a term you feel should be added, please let us know: Enquiries@LandlordAction.co.uk

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AST - ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY

The default tenancy for most types of rented dwellings in England & Wales.
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ATTACHMENT OF EARNINGS

An attachment of earnings order is a method by which money will be stopped from a defendant's wages to pay a debt and as such will only help if the defendant is in paid employment.
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BANKRUPTCY DEMAND

Also known as a STATUTORY DEMAND. When properly served, and it has to be formally served, this is a legal notice from the creditor to the debtor giving them 21 days to settle the debt otherwise a bankruptcy petition may be issued.
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BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Court proceedings intended to make a debtor bankrupt.
See also: BANKRUPTCY DEMAND
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CHARGING ORDER

An order of the court placing a 'charge' on the judgment debtor's property, such as a house or a piece of land. If the judgment debtor owns stocks or shares or has a fund or money in court, the court can also put a charge on these in much the same way as on property.
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HIGH COURT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Also known as a SHERIFF OFFICER, they will enforce and recover all the judgments from the High Court and certain large County Court debts.
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HIGH COURT SHERIFF

Also known as a SHERIFF OFFICER or HIGH COURT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, they will enforce and recover all the judgments from the High Court and certain large County Court debts.
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LIQUIDATOR

A liquidator is the officer appointed when a company goes into winding-up or liquidation, they have responsibility for collecting in all of the assets of the company and settling all claims against the company before the company ceases to exist.
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MONEY JUDGEMENT

This is when a county court has ordered the debtor to pay an amount of money - details of the judgment will usually be entered on the Register of County Court Judgments. Most entries stay on the Register for six full years.
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NOTICE TO QUIT

A notification by either a landlord or a tenant that states that they wish to end a tenancy agreement. Formally known as a Notice Requiring Possession.
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SAT - SHORT ASSURED TENANCY

The default tenancy for most types of rented dwellings in Scotland.
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SECTION 8 NOTICE

Or commonly known as Section 8, is a 14-day notice seeking possession due to rent arrears, nuisance or breach of tenancy.
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SECTION 21 NOTICE

Also referred to as a Section 21, is a two month notice to terminate a tenancy agreement and seek possession.
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SMALL CLAIMS SUMMONS

A claim issued through the County Court to when you are owed money that you cannot recover. People issue claims for reasons, including: rent arrears; poor workmanship; damage to their property; road traffic accidents; personal injury; goods not supplied; faulty goods.
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STATUTORY DEMAND

Also known as a BANKRUPTCY DEMAND. When properly served, and it has to be formally served, this is a legal notice from the creditor to the debtor giving them 21 days to settle the debt otherwise a bankruptcy petition may be issued.
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WINDING UP DEMAND

When properly served, and it has to be formally served, this is a legal notice from the creditor to the debtor (in this case, a company) giving them 21 days to settle the debt otherwise a winding up proceedings may be issued. If the company is "wound up" it ceases to exist.
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