New section 1A(4) and (5) allows the Secretary of State to issue guidance on the use of financial penalties that local housing authorities must have due regard to and to ensure the maximum penalty amount keeps pace with inflation. Regulations laid under this section are subject to the negative procedure.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Section 58: Penalties for unlawful eviction or harassment of occupier Proposed use of power