Part 1: Leasehold houses Section 21: General duties of lead enforcement authority
Section 21 provides further details on the general duties of the lead enforcement authority.
	Subsection (1) sets out that it is the duty of the lead enforcement authority to oversee the operation of the "relevant provisions of this Part" in England and Wales. Subsection (2) clarifies that the "relevant provisions of this Part" are all enforceable provisions of the Act except those relating to prescribed statements and restrictions on title.
	Subsection (3) sets out that it is the duty of the lead enforcement authority to issue guidance on enforcement to the enforcement authorities. If the Secretary of State is not the lead enforcement authority, then the Secretary of State may provide directions on the content of the guidance.
	Subsection (4) states that the lead enforcement authority has a duty to provide information and advice to the public about the operation of the ban.
	Subsection (5) sets out that the lead enforcement authority may disclose information to enable another enforcement authority to determine whether a breach has occurred.
	Subsection (6) clarifies that where the Secretary of State is not the lead enforcement authority, the lead enforcement authority must keep under review and advise the Secretary of State about: (a) social and commercial developments in England and Wales in relation to the grant and assignment of long resident leases of houses or agreements of such leases, and (b) the operation of the relevant provisions of this Part.