Enforcement5

1

It is the duty of every local authority in England3 to enforce the requirements of regulations 3 and 4 in its area, subject to regulation 8(3).

2

A breach of regulation 3 or 4 by a property agent is taken to have occurred in each local authority area in England in which—

a

the agent has premises; or

b

housing is situated in relation to which the property agent’s English letting agency work4 or English property management work5 is undertaken.

3

A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about the exercise of its functions under these Regulations.