When is the deadline to register your rental property?
Last checked 16 Oct 2026. The regulations were still in draft when we checked, so details can change.
England's landlord register is rolling out region by region. The service is due to open on 15 December 2026 in the West Midlands. Each region then has its own start date and a three-month window to register.
Your deadline depends on where the property is
The deadline follows the property's location. It does not matter where you live. If you have properties in different regions, you will have different deadlines.
The nine regions
- West Midlands: opens 15 December 2026, deadline 14 March 2027
- East of England: opens 15 January 2027, deadline 14 April 2027
- East Midlands: opens 15 February 2027, deadline 14 May 2027
- South East: opens 15 March 2027, deadline 14 June 2027
- Yorkshire and the Humber: opens 15 April 2027, deadline 14 July 2027
- North West: opens 15 May 2027, deadline 14 August 2027
- North East: opens 15 June 2027, deadline 14 September 2027
- London: opens 15 July 2027, deadline 14 October 2027
- South West: opens 15 August 2027, deadline 14 November 2027
The start dates match the GOV.UK Housing Hub and the draft regulations. The deadlines come from the Housing Hub. We last checked them on 16 October 2026.
Can I register early?
Yes. The Housing Hub says landlords can register before their region's start date, once the service is open. You do not have to wait for your own region's window.
What happens after the deadline?
The Housing Hub says councils will be able to begin enforcement after the deadline. See what happens if you do not register.
Dates can change
The regulations were still in draft when we checked. If the dates change, we update this page and the region pages. Always confirm on GOV.UK before you act.
Get the free dated timeline
All nine regions, each with its opening date and deadline, by email.
Sources
- GOV.UK Housing Hub: Get ready to register your rental property
- The Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (draft)
General information only, not legal advice. Check GOV.UK before you act.