Subsection (1) of section 113 gives a lead enforcement authority the power to enforce the provisions for which it is responsible where necessary or expedient to do so. If such action is taken, a lead enforcement authority may exercise the same powers as a local housing authority.
	Subsection (7) clarifies that those powers include the investigatory powers in this Act.
	Subsection (8) sets out how the special authorisation process that is required for entry without warrant into residential premises under section 126 (suspected residential tenancy: entry without warrant) applies for a lead enforcement authority.
	Subsection (2) gives a lead enforcement authority the duty to notify a local housing authority where it proposes to take enforcement action in that local housing authority’s area.
	Subsection (3) requires a lead enforcement authority that has given a notification under subsection (2) and subsequently does not take the action specified to notify the relevant local housing authority of that fact.
	Subsection (4) provides that if a local housing authority receives a notification under subsection (2), it is relieved of its duty in relation to that breach. The duty is reinstated if a notification is received under subsection (3).
	Subsection (5) provides that the relevant local housing authority must assist a lead enforcement authority in taking the steps referred to in subsection (1) if the lead enforcement authority requires such assistance.
	Subsection (6) provides that a relevant local authority must report on the exercise of its relevant functions to a lead enforcement authority when, in the form and with such particulars as the lead enforcement authority requires.
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 2 – Enforcement Authorities Section 113: Enforcement by the lead enforcement authority Effect