A landlord registration service will gradually roll out in regions of England from December, the register is expected to launch on December 15, starting in the West Midlands and onto other areas over 12 months.
The move is part of reforms to support private renters. Tenants will be able to see whether their landlord or prospective landlord has signed up, giving them more confidence that a landlord is genuine and following the rules, the Government said.
Requirements will initially only apply to landlords with properties under let, or which become occupied during rollout. Under future legislation, landlords will also be required to register any unoccupied properties before marketing them for let, the Government said.
Letting agents and landlords will need to include registration numbers on adverts. HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) Valuation Office will also become responsible for decisions on challenges to rent increases in England, which the Government said will help people resolve rent disputes more quickly.
Here are dates for the rollout, with the date the window opens followed by the deadline to register by, according to the Government:
West Midlands, December 15 2026 , March 14 2027
East of England, January 15 2027, April 14 2027
East Midlands, February 15 2027, May 14 2027
South East, March 15 2027, June 14 2027
Yorkshire and the Humber, April 15 2027, July 14 2027
North West, May 15 2027, August 14 2027
North East, June 15 2027, September 14 2027
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