Is the seizure of someone’s property in order to obtain payment of money owed. Distraint may be as a result of the exercise of a warrant of execution by an Enforcement Agent on behalf of a Creditor, it may be by the statutory right to distrain e.g. HMRC in relation to tax debts. Once Distraint has occurred goods may be removed and sold at auction in an attempt to recover money owed. If Distraint has occurred or is threatened urgent advice is needed to protect your assets.