http://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMar/2/5/section/I.Distress for Rent Act 1689 (repealed) An Act for enabling the Sale of Goods distrained for Rent in case the Rent be not paid in a reasonable time.1978-06-30texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2015-08-27Expert Participation2014-04-06F1IF1 Goods distrained for Rent may be appraised and sold, if not replevied with sufficient Security.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .