This section sets out the duties and powers of a lead enforcement authority.
	Nearly 300 local housing authorities will be responsible for enforcing the new measures in the Act, requiring rapid familiarisation with the law. A lead enforcement authority’s functions include issuing guidance, information and advice to local housing authorities in order to help local authorities enforce the measures in a consistent way.
Part 4: Enforcement Chapter 2 – Enforcement Authorities Section 112: General duties and powers of lead enforcement authority Background