Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, Paragraph 54 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
54(1)If controlled goods are abandoned then, in relation to the enforcement power concerned, the following apply—E+W
(a)the enforcement power ceases to be exercisable;
(b)as soon as reasonably practicable the enforcement agent must make the goods available for collection by the debtor, if he removed them from where he found them.
(2)Regulations may make further provision about arrangements under sub-paragraph (1)(b), including in particular provision about the disposal of goods uncollected after a prescribed period.
(3)Where the enforcement power was under a writ or warrant, sub-paragraph (1) does not affect any power to issue another writ or warrant.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 54(1)(3) in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
I2Sch. 12 para. 54(2) in force at 15.7.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/1739, art. 3(g)(xxviii)
I3Sch. 12 para. 54(2) in force at 6.4.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)
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