Explanatory Notes

Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 24

25 April 2013

Commentary on Sections

Part 6: Miscellaneous and General

Redress schemes for lettings agency work and property management work

Section 85: Orders under section 83 or 84: enforcement

576.Subsection (1) enables the Secretary of State to prescribe the sanctions that may apply for the breach of an order made under sections 83 and 84 and to make provision for investigation of suspected breaches. Subsection (2) sets out the sanctions which the Secretary of State may impose.

577.Subsections (3) to (5) set out further matters relating to enforcement, including the requirement that provision must be made for appeals to a court or tribunal and the ability to confer responsibilities for enforcement on (and pay money to) persons that exercise functions of a public nature.