As part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, the government will launch the new “Register Your Rental Property Service” from 15 December 2026.  

On 9th September 2026, the Government published The Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (“the Regulations”). The Regulations set out when landlords with assured or regulated tenancies will be required to register both themselves and each rental property they let and what information needs to be given about themselves and their tenanted property.

Rather than introducing the requirement nationwide on a single date, the government is phasing implementation by region over a period of 12 months and landlords will have a three-month registration window:

Region  Date regulations commenceDeadline to register 
West Midlands  15 December 2026  14 March 2027  
East of England  15 January 2027  14April 2027  
East Midlands  15 February 2027  14 May 2027  
South East  15 March 2027  14 June 2027  
Yorkshire and Humber  15 April 2027  14 July 2027  
North West  15May 2027  14 August 2027  
North East  15 June 2027  14 September 2027  
London  15 July 2027  14 October 2027  
South West  15 August 2027  14 November 2027  

The deadline is determined by where the rental property is located, rather than where the landlord lives. Once the three-month registration period for a region has passed, councils will be able to begin enforcement activity against landlords who should have registered but haven’t.

What Does This Mean for Landlords?

Landlords will need to:

  1. Register every qualifying rental property they own on the database
  2. Pay an annual registration fee of £65 per property and renew their registration each year
  3. Provide key information about the landlord, the property, the tenancy and safety information including a requirement to upload compliance documentation, including gas safety certificates, electrical safety reports and EPCs where applicable.

Once registered, landlords will obtain a Landlord Registration Number and a Property Registration Number. Once in force, landlords and letting agents will not be able to market or advertise a residential property unless there is a valid Landlord Registration Number and a Property Registration Number in place.

Failure to register with the database can lead to serious penalties so it is vital that landlords sign up promptly. Penalties include civil penalties of up to £7000 for a single breach and up to £40,000 where the landlord gives false or misleading information or continues to breach an obligation not to let a property without registration.

Whether you’re a landlord with one property or a larger portfolio, now is the time to review your documentation, understand the deadlines that apply to your properties and prepare for the changes ahead.

If you require assistance with this, please reach out to our Property Litigation team.