When seizing goods to recover rent, which items may be seized?

• A. Any goods on the premises
• B. Bank accounts
• C. Only goods belonging to the tenant liable for rent
• D. Landlord's belongings

Answer: (C)

When recovering unpaid rent through a seizure of goods, the amount of property the landlord can target is limited to the tenant’s own belongings. The remedy is designed to reach assets that are the tenant’s responsibility for the tenancy, typically items on the premises that belong to the tenant and are under the tenant’s control. This means the landlord cannot take items that belong to the landlord themselves or to other people who happen to be on the property. It also means bank accounts, which are not tangible goods on the premises and involve a different legal process, cannot be seized under this remedy. In short, only the tenant’s goods that are liable for the rent may be seized, subject to any statutory protections or exemptions and proper procedures.