Closing Orders (CLOs) are a form of legal action in the UK housing sector. CLOs are issued by local authorities and are used to ensure that landlords comply with their legal obligations and responsibilities. CLOs are typically issued when a landlord has failed to make necessary repairs, improvements or other necessary works to a property, or when a landlord has failed to comply with a property’s statutory conditions. They are used as a last resort to ensure that a property meets the required standards, or to protect tenants from potential harm or danger. CLOs can be made permanent or temporary, depending on the severity of the landlord’s breach. Permanent CLOs can prevent the landlord from renting the property out until the necessary works have been completed. Temporary CLOs can also be issued, which require the landlord to carry out repairs or improvements within a specified timeframe. In either case, the landlord is expected to take appropriate steps to ensure that the property meets the required standards.