England's new landlord register · opens 15 December 2026

Is your rental ready for the landlord register?

Every landlord letting in England will have to register, region by region. After you register, you have 28 days to add your gas, electrical and EPC evidence. Answer 10 quick questions and see what's missing, and your region's deadline.

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England only. General guidance, not legal advice.

What's changing

It opens on 15 December 2026.

The government's "Register your rental property" service opens region by region, starting with the West Midlands. You can register before your region's window starts.

Every region has a deadline.

Each region gets a 3-month window. Every landlord actively letting in England must be registered by 14 November 2027. Pick your region in the check to see your date.

28 days to add your evidence.

After you register, you add your gas safety certificate (if there's gas), electrical safety certificate, EPC, tenancy and rent details, and any licence. If you don't, your registration may be deactivated. Changes and expiries must be updated within 28 days.

Source: GOV.UK, Register your rental property: service guidance for landlords.

Region dates

Region	Window	Your D-day (register by)
West Midlands	15 Dec 2026 to 14 Mar 2027	14 March 2027
East of England	15 Jan 2027 to 14 Apr 2027	14 April 2027
East Midlands	15 Feb 2027 to 14 May 2027	14 May 2027
South East	15 Mar 2027 to 14 Jun 2027	14 June 2027
Yorkshire and the Humber	15 Apr 2027 to 14 Jul 2027	14 July 2027
North West	15 May 2027 to 14 Aug 2027	14 August 2027
North East	15 Jun 2027 to 14 Sept 2027	14 September 2027
London	15 Jul 2027 to 14 Oct 2027	14 October 2027
South West	15 Aug 2027 to 14 Nov 2027	14 November 2027

Dates are before midnight on the end date. Source: GOV.UK guidance and the Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026.

The free check

Am I ready? 10 quick questions

One question at a time. No name, no email, no account: you see your result on this page.

One question at a time, with a Back button. About 2 minutes.

Free during our launch. No account needed to see your result.

What it can cost if something's missing

Maximums, not typical fines.

Not registering yourself and your property: up to £7,000. False or misleading information, or continuing or repeated breaches: up to £40,000. Tenants can also apply for a rent repayment order in those cases once your region's window opens.
No annual gas safety check: a criminal offence, which can mean fines and even prison (HSE).
No valid EICR (electrical check at least every 5 years): up to £40,000 per breach.
Deposit not protected within 30 days, or prescribed information not given: a court must order 1 to 3 times the deposit.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms not fixed after a remedial notice: up to £5,000.
Below EPC E: up to £5,000 per property.
No Right to Rent check: up to £10,000 per occupier for a first breach.
Unlicensed HMO or selective-licence property: prosecution or up to £40,000.
Renters' Rights Act breaches, such as no written statement of terms or no information sheet: up to £7,000 per breach.

Maximums from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page. General guidance, not legal advice.

How LevelMoves helps (after your result)

One shared record for every home.
Your certificates, dates and tenancy papers live in one file that you, your agent, your tenant and your trades can see.
The AI reads your paperwork.
Drop in any certificate. The AI reads it, logs the dates, shows what's due and what's missing, and adds each renewal date to your home's tasks.
Checked providers for missing certificates.
Need a gas safety check, an EICR or an EPC? When you say yes, the AI can book a checked provider near the property. How we vet providers
The AI fills in the forms for you,
like tenancy and deposit details, ready for you to check.
Ready for the 28 days.
When you register, your evidence is already in one place to upload.

Free during our launch. No card needed. Works with or without an agent.

Who it's for

Single-property landlords, portfolio landlords (every property registers separately, with its own evidence), landlords who live abroad, and landlords with an agent: your agent can help, but you stay legally responsible. See the page for overseas landlords

Questions landlords ask

When must I register?

Between your region's dates: the West Midlands from 15 December 2026 to 14 March 2027, the North West by 14 August 2027 and London by 14 October 2027. Pick your region in the check to see yours.

Can I register early?

Yes. GOV.UK says you can register before your region's start date.

What do I need to upload, and by when?

Within 28 days of registering, add your gas safety certificate (if there's gas), electrical safety certificate, EPC, tenancy and rent details, and any HMO or other licence. If you don't, your registration may be deactivated.

What happens if I don't register?

Up to £7,000 for not registering yourself and your property, and up to £40,000 for false or misleading information or repeated breaches. Tenants can also apply for a rent repayment order.

I have a letting agent. Do I still need to do this?

Yes. You can let your agent add the tenancy and safety information, but you stay legally responsible, and you must start the registration and pay.

I live abroad. Does this apply to me?

Yes, if you let a property in England. You'll need a correspondence address in England or Wales. See our page for overseas landlords.

Is the LevelMoves check free?

Yes. It's free during our launch, and you don't need an account to see your result.

Is this legal advice?

No. It's general guidance based on official GOV.UK and legislation sources, for England only. For your own situation, speak to a solicitor, Shelter or Citizens Advice.

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Sources

Last reviewed 30 October 2026. General guidance, not legal advice. England only.