Key statutory instruments governing commercial enforcement, updated to reflect the Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.
The documents below are provided for reference. The amended versions incorporate all changes made by S.I. 2026/366, in force 1 May 2026, with deleted text shown in red strikethrough and new text in red underline.
The principal regulations governing the procedure for taking control of goods, including notice requirements, entry to premises, controlled goods agreements and CRAR. Amended to incorporate S.I. 2026/366 — 14-day notice period and debt advice provider provisions.
Sets out the fees recoverable from debtors at each stage of enforcement — compliance, enforcement and sale or disposal — including the percentage element. Amended to reflect the May 2026 fee increases and updated thresholds.
The amending instrument itself. Extends the notice period from 7 to 14 clear days, introduces 28-day extensions where a debt advice provider requests it, updates fee scales, and revises the prescribed Notice of Enforcement form.
The primary Act of Parliament governing enforcement in England and Wales. Part 3 and Schedule 12 introduced the modern regime for taking control of goods, replacing the ancient law of distress and creating the framework for CRAR.
All legislation documents are Crown copyright. PBS makes them available for reference purposes only. Last updated: May 2026.