Enforcement
I1I2I312Enforcement authorities: supplementary
1
An enforcement authority must have regard to any guidance issued by—
a
the Secretary of State, about the exercise of its functions under this Act in relation to a lease of premises in England;
b
the Welsh Ministers, about the exercise of its functions under this Act in relation to a lease of premises in Wales.
2
For the investigatory powers available to an enforcement authority for the purposes of enforcing this Act, see Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (investigatory powers of enforcers etc).
3
In paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (duties and powers to which Schedule 5 applies), at the appropriate place, insert “section 8 of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022;”
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4
The Schedule contains provision about—
a
the procedure for imposing a financial penalty under section 9 or making an order under section 10,
b
the time limits for doing so,
c
rights of appeal,
d
the recovery of a financial penalty imposed or an amount ordered to be paid, and
e
the retention of sums received.