Warrant of Control — County Court Enforcement
Enforce a County Court Judgement by instructing enforcement agents to recover goods.
What is Warrant of Control?
A Warrant of Control is a County Court enforcement method used to recover a debt after a County Court Judgement (CCJ) has been obtained. It instructs enforcement agents to attend the debtor's premises and seize goods to the value of the debt.
Hollingworth Collections can introduce suitable enquiries to enforcement specialists who can advise on whether a Warrant of Control is appropriate and manage the process on your behalf.
Important: Hollingworth Collections is not a bailiff service, solicitor firm or regulated debt advice provider. We do not provide legal advice or carry out enforcement directly. Suitable enquiries may be introduced to independent recovery specialists and professional partners where appropriate.
How Warrant of Control Works
Obtain a CCJ
A Warrant of Control can only be issued after a County Court Judgement has been obtained against the debtor.
Apply for the Warrant
The creditor applies to the County Court for a Warrant of Control. The court issues the warrant to enforcement agents.
Enforcement Agents Attend
Enforcement agents attend the debtor's premises and attempt to recover goods to the value of the debt.
Goods Seized or Payment Made
The debtor either pays the debt or goods are seized and sold to satisfy the judgement.
Eligibility Requirements
- A County Court Judgement (CCJ) must already exist
- The debt must be under £5,000 for County Court enforcement
- The debtor must have goods that can be seized
- The debtor must not be subject to insolvency proceedings
Limitations & Considerations
- Cannot be used without a CCJ
- Certain goods are exempt from seizure (tools of trade, basic household items)
- Not effective against debtors with no assets
- Hollingworth Collections does not carry out enforcement — we introduce to specialists
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