Section 118 provides that local housing authorities can enter without a warrant, at any reasonable time, premises reasonably believed to be occupied by a relevant person for the purposes of a "rental sector business" (as defined in subsection (9)). Entry must also be necessary to require the production of documents or to seize documents for purposes connected to the "rented accommodation legislation" (defined in section 115, subsection (3)).
	This power cannot be used in respect of premises that are used wholly or mainly as residential accommodation (subsection (2)).
	For routine inspections, written notice will need to be given to an occupier at least 24 hours in advance of entry. An occupier may waive the notice requirement. Notice need not be given where the inspection cannot be classified as routine, for example, where it is believed that the giving of notice would defeat the reason for entry or it is not reasonably practicable to give notice.
	An officer may be accompanied by other persons and take necessary equipment with them. Whilst on the premises the officer may make recordings and take photographs.
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 3 – Investigatory Powers Section 118: Business premises: entry without warrant Effect