8.—[F2(1) The enforcement agent may recover from the debtor the fees and disbursements set out in this regulation and regulations 9 and 10 and, where the creditor is not VAT-registered, the sum equivalent to VAT on those fees and disbursements, only in accordance with this regulation and regulations 9, 10, 11 and 18.]
(2) The following disbursements are recoverable provided that they are reasonably and actually incurred—
(a)the cost of storing goods which have been taken into control and removed from the premises or highway;
(b)the cost of hiring a locksmith to gain access to premises when using reasonable force to enter them in accordance with Schedule 12, and to secure them thereafter;
(c)court fees in relation to any applications made by the enforcement agent in relation to the enforcement power which are granted.
[F3(3) The fees and disbursements referred to in this regulation and regulations 9 and 10 and the sum equivalent to VAT on those fees and disbursements, may be recovered out of proceeds.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 8 heading substituted (9.12.2021) by The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1288), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a)
F2Reg. 8(1) substituted (9.12.2021) by The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1288), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b)
F3Reg. 8(3) substituted (9.12.2021) by The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1288), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(c)
Commencement Information