Distraint refers to the legal right of a landlord to seize a tenant's personal property to satisfy payment of overdue rent. It is a remedy available to landlords when tenants fail to fulfill their rental payment obligations.
Levy refers to the legal process by which a government or agency imposes a tax, fee, or fine, or seizes property to satisfy an outstanding debt or obligation.
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