Private Rented Sector Database

The new ‘Private Rented Sector Database’ is due to be rolled out on a regional basis, starting from 15 December 2026, as part of the second phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Under the new scheme, landlords of residential tenancies must ensure that they have registered their properties on the database and that they are keeping their entries up to date. Landlords will be required to register and maintain both a ‘landlord entry’ and a ‘dwelling entry’. In order to do so, landlords will need to provide details about their properties and demonstrate that they have complied with regulations relating to gas safety, electrical safety, energy performance and licensing requirements.

The deadlines for registering are based on the location of the property. Landlords will have a three-month window within which to register, with the government expecting all landlords to have registered their properties by 14 November 2027.

The deadlines are as follows:

The cost of registration is £65 per property per year.

There will be serious consequences for landlords who fail to comply. Landlords may face financial penalties by way of a fine and continuing breaches could result in rent repayment orders being made, by which landlords would be required to repay rent to tenants.

Furthermore, section 90 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 imposes a new restriction which prevents the court from granting a possession order in cases where a landlord has failed to ensure that there is an active entry in the database.

Although the database is not yet in force, landlords are advised to plan ahead and review their tenancies, ensuring that all health and safety documentation is up to date and that any licensing requirements are being met.

If you require advice in respect of your residential tenancy, then please contact Isobel Sanders, Chartered Legal Executive Litigator. Isobel is based in the Brighton Office at Mayo Wynne Baxter.