distraint

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noun

The legal right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant in the event of nonpayment of rent.

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Synonyms

distress distringas detainer lien stress unlawful detainer deforcement arrentation rent seck suspense detinue retention tenant-right enurement dry rent replevin

Associated

seizure goods enforcement swedish legal property court rights act without any

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