Severin leased a small shop from Matthew for a five-year term. The shop was located in a small town. The right to distrain against the goods of Severin would be a remedy available to Matthew, if Severin should default in the payment of his rent.

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The right to distrain, or the right of a landlord to seize a tenant's property for unpaid rent, is a traditional remedy available in many jurisdictions, allowing Matthew to potentially recover owed rent from Severin by seizing and selling Severin's goods located in the leased premises.

Severin Leased a Small Shop from Matthew for a Five-Year