Subsection (1) of section 112 gives a lead enforcement authority the duty to oversee the operation of the landlord provisions for which it is responsible.
	Subsection (2) gives a lead enforcement authority the duty to provide information and advice to local housing authorities and the public about the operation of the provisions for which it is responsible.
	Subsection (3) gives a lead enforcement authority power to share information with relevant authorities so they can consider whether there has been a breach of, or an offence under, the provisions for which it is responsible.
	Subsection (4) gives a lead enforcement authority the power to issue guidance to local housing authorities about the exercise of their functions under the provisions for which it is responsible.
	Subsection (5) provides that local housing authorities must have regard to that guidance.
	Subsection (6) gives a lead enforcement authority the duty to keep under review and, as necessary, advise the Secretary of State about the operation of the provisions for which it is responsible and market developments related to tenancies and licences to occupy if they are relevant to those provisions. A lead enforcement authority’s advisory remit does not extend to social housing.
	Subsections (7) and (8) give the Secretary of State the power to direct a lead enforcement authority on how it uses its functions.
	Subsection (9) defines "relevant local authority", "social housing" and "tenancies" for the purpose of this section.
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 2 – Enforcement Authorities Section 112: General duties and powers of lead enforcement authority Effect