distrainer in a sentence
n.
Definition
A distrainer is a person or entity authorized to seize a debtor's property to satisfy unpaid debts.
Sample Sentences
- The distrainer arrived at the property to seize the belongings for unpaid debts.
- In some jurisdictions, a distrainer must provide notice before taking possession of a tenant's property.
- The landlord acted as a distrainer when the tenant failed to pay the rent on time.
- Legal protections exist to prevent distrainers from taking items without following proper procedures.
- The distrainer was met with resistance as the tenants argued their rights in court.
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