Housing Act 1985

355 Effect of direction under s. 354.E+W

(1)Where a direction under section 354 is given (direction limiting number of occupants), it is the duty of—

(a)the occupier for the time being of the house, or part of a house, to which the direction relates, and

(b)any other person who is for the time being entitled or authorised to permit individuals to take up residence in that house or part,

not to permit the number of individuals or households occupying that house or part to which the direction relates to increase to a number above the limit specified in the direction or, if it is for the time being above that number, not to permit it to increase further.

(2)A person who knowingly fails to comply with the requirements imposed on him by subsection (1) commits a summary offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.