ABSTRACT
It is important to gather and interpret evidence correctly for enforcement purposes. Some requirements are set out in the relevant act or regulation, whilst more widely, practitioners must have regard to proper enforcement protocol. Practitioners must ensure accuracy in establishing property control or management responsibility which must be fully investigated and correct. Powers of entry and inspection must accord with relevant legislation, including seeking a warrant where necessary. Evidence needs to be carefully and properly collated contemporaneously and kept securely, accompanied by witness statements. The evidence may contribute toward a Banning Order or entry onto the Rogue Landlord database. Advanced regulatory skills are essential in successful outcomes for individual, sometimes highly complex cases.
