DMBM655870 | Enforcement action: distraint: carrying out a distraint: handing the distraint notice to the debtor

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• write, in the space provided, the name of the person who has confirmed ownership of the goods

• sign and date the form and any attachments

• give these, the Statement of Liabilities (where IDMS204 is used) and any computation of interest to the defaulter, or the responsible person

• tell the defaulter how the additional days' walking possession fees are calculated (where appropriate)

• remind the defaulter that the distraint remains in force until the whole amount is paid, including interest to the date of payment, and costs

• retain a copy of form C204/C204a and any attachments with your papers

• take photographs of access, location and the distrained goods if you have not received payment

• leave a written warning (Dist 010) of the name and address of the auctioneer to whom you will hand the case if the debt is not paid within five days.