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Registering on the Private Rented Sector Database
The new landlord register under the Renters' Rights Act — who, when and what it costs.
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Registering on the Private Rented Sector Database
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Who must register
Private landlords in England with properties let (or newly let) on assured or regulated tenancies, by their region's deadline. Registration opens region by region from 15 December 2026 (West Midlands first) and everyone must be registered by 15 November 2027. Registering empty properties before advertising them comes later.
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When
Opening region by region from 15 December 2026 (West Midlands first); every region by August 2027, last deadline 14 November 2027. Dates from draft regulations — check when they're final.
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What it costs
£65 per property per year (no VAT), paid when you register and then yearly. During the rollout the first fee only counts from 15 November 2027.
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What you'll need
Your details and an address in England or Wales, each property's address, and compliance information such as gas, electrical and EPC certificates.
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If you don't register
Penalties up to £7,000 for not registering, and up to £40,000 for knowingly or recklessly giving false information or for continuing or repeated breaches. While you're in breach, the court can't make most possession orders (antisocial behaviour grounds are the exception).
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Then the ombudsman
A landlord ombudsman is expected to follow (around 2028).