What the PRS Database is
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 creates a national register of private landlords and the homes they let in England. The Government calls it the "Register your rental property" service; most people call it the PRS (private rented sector) Database.
Every private landlord will need to register themselves and every property they let, keep the details up to date, and renew each year. It gives tenants and councils one place to check that a home is registered, and that its safety certificates are in place.
When your region opens
Registration opens one region at a time, starting with the West Midlands on 15 December 2026. Each region has a three-month window: it opens on the 15th of the month and must be completed by the 14th, three months later.
| # | Region | Opens | Register by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Midlands | 15 December 2026 | 14 March 2027 |
| 2 | East of England | 15 January 2027 | 14 April 2027 |
| 3 | East Midlands | 15 February 2027 | 14 May 2027 |
| 4 | South East | 15 March 2027 | 14 June 2027 |
| 5 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 15 April 2027 | 14 July 2027 |
| 6 | North West | 15 May 2027 | 14 August 2027 |
| 7 | North East | 15 June 2027 | 14 September 2027 |
| 8 | London | 15 July 2027 | 14 October 2027 |
| 9 | South West | 15 August 2027 | 14 November 2027 |
Sources: GOV.UK Housing Hub - Get ready to register; NRLA.
Find your dates
Enter the rental property's postcode and we'll tell you its region and window.
What it costs
The fee is £65 per property, per year. During the rollout the first fee is pro-rated for landlords who register early. Registration then renews every year, and Lettick reminds you before each renewal is due.
What you'll need
| Section | Details asked for |
|---|---|
| You, the landlord | Name, date of birth, address and contact details, or your company's details if you let through a company. |
| The property | Address, how you own it, type of home, number of bedrooms, whether it's let or empty. |
| The tenancy | How many people live there, whether it's an HMO and its licensing status, and whether it's furnished. |
| The rent | How much, how often it's paid, and whether any bills are included. |
| Safety | Your most recent gas safety record, electrical safety report (EICR or EIC) and Energy Performance Certificate. |
Lettick's registration pack gathers all of this for each property, shows what's missing, and gives you copy buttons and a printable sheet, so registering takes minutes, not an evening of hunting for paperwork.
If you don't register
- Councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to register, marketing a home that isn't registered, or not keeping details up to date.
- Knowingly giving false information can mean a penalty of up to £40,000.
- Tenants may be able to claim back rent through a rent repayment order.
- You'll find it harder to regain possession: most possession grounds will need an active registration.
Councils are expected to start enforcing once each region's deadline has passed, so the window is your chance to do it calmly.
Getting ready now
- Check your gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date, and find the documents.
- Write down the rent, occupants and bills for each property.
- Decide whether you'll register as an individual or a company.
- Put your region's opening date in the diary, or let Lettick remind you.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. It summarises GOV.UK guidance for privately rented homes in England as at the date above. Rules can change and individual situations differ, so check the linked sources, and speak to a solicitor or your landlord association if you're unsure.