The Housing Act 2004 - s235

s235 of the Housing Act 2004 grants local housing authorities the power to request documents from relevant persons for purposes related to the enforcement of housing conditions.

Here are the key points about Section 235:

Section 235 Power of Request:

A person authorized in writing by a local housing authority can require a relevant person to provide documents necessary for the authority to exercise its functions under Parts 1 to 4 of the Housing Act 2004. These documents can be related to any premises and can be required for the purpose of investigating whether any offense has been committed under these parts.

Notice Requirements:

The notice requiring the provision of documents must specify the documents required and include information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice.

Local Authority Authority:

The local housing authority must be authorized in writing to exercise this power. The notice must be given to a relevant person, which typically includes the owner or occupier of the premises.