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
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.