7. Warrant of distress
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A warrant of distress tells the bailiff to seize movable property on the named premises. The bailiff may instead take a part judged enough, once sold, to cover the rent due, costs, and the bailiff's fees and expenses. Before issuing it, the court may make the applicant pay cash into court for the bailiff's fees and expenses.
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A warrant of distress shall be addressed to the bailiff, directing him forthwith to distrain any movable property found by him on the premises named therein, or such part of the property as may in his judgment be sufficient, when sold, to realize the amount of rent therein stated to be due to the applicant, together with such sum as may be due to the applicant by way of costs and to the bailiff for his fees and expenses:
Provided that before a warrant of distress is issued the court may require the applicant to pay into court in cash such sum as the court considers necessary to cover the fees and expenses of the bailiff.