Translations for „distrain“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

distrain [dɪˈstreɪn] VB trans LAW

distrain

zajmować [perf zająć]

distrain

konfiskować [perf s-]

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English

In common law jurisdictions, the landlord benefits from the right to distrain, which can be exercised against the tenant's property if the tenant fails to pay his or her rent.

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They could distrain or contract only in certain named cases, and distress upon their property was regulated by special rules.

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An attornment-clause, in mortgages, is a clause whereby the mortgagor attorns tenant to the mortgagee, thus giving the mortgagee the right to distrain, as an additional security.

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