Distress (Costs) Act 1817

1. Introductory Text

2. No Perfon making any Diftrefa for Rent, where the Sum due fhall not exceed 20l. to take other Charges than mentioned in the Schedule annexed ;

3. nor to charge for any Act not done.

4. II. Party aggrieved by any such Practice may apply to a Justice of the Peace. Justice may adjudge Treble the Amount of the Monies unlawfully taken to be paid with Costs, which may le levied by Distress.

5. III. Justices may summon Witnesses. Penalty.

6. IV. If Complaint unfounded, Justice may give Cofts to the Party complained against. No Judgment to be given against any Landlord, unless he personally levies the Distress. Parties not to be barred of other legal Remedies.

7. V. Signature of the Justice Proof of Judgment.

8. VI. Brokers to give Copies of their Charges to the Persons distrained.

9. VII. Printed Copy of Act to be hung up in Sessions House.

10. 1. SCHEDULE referred to in this Act

    2. SCHEDULE of the Limitation of Cofts and Charges on Diftreffes for Small Rents