Commentary on Sections Part 1: Energy Efficiency Domestic energy efficiency regulations Section 45: Sanctions for the purposes of domestic energy efficiency regulations
128.This section enables the Secretary of State to make provision for the purpose of securing compliance by landlords with the requirements imposed on them. Subsections (2) and (3) provide that a local authority may enforce the requirements in the regulations and also that failure to comply with any requirements imposed by or under the regulations can lead to sanctions including the imposition of a civil penalty not exceeding £5,000.
129.Subsection (4) requires regulations to provide for a right of appeal to a court or tribunal against the imposition of a civil penalty and subsections (5) to (8) make further provision regarding appeals.