With regards to the Buildings Act 1984, what do local authorities have the authority to do?

[Build_Regs_Advisors]

The authorities are entitled to do the following:

•       remove anything in contravention of the act;
  

•       require you to complete alterations in compliance with the act;
  

•       instruct a third-party to remove or rebuild offending buildings
  

•       in extreme cases take individuals to court.