Enforcement action

We try as much as possible to work alongside owners to bring properties back into use. But where an owner is unwilling to cooperate and their empty home is causing issues in the neighbourhood, we have to consider legal action. 

This could include: 

Statutory enforcement action

We use a wide range of enforcement powers to make sure an owner improves their property.

Empty Dwelling Management Order (EDMO)

Enables us or a nominated party (usually a registered provider) to take over management of the property for up to seven years.

Enforced sale

Allows the sale of an empty property to be forced to recover debts owed to us.

Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)

When we buy a property from an owner, even if they don't give their consent. Read more information about CPO's on GOV.UK.