Guides

Guides to the landlord register

Plain-English answers to the questions landlords ask about registering their rental properties in England.

• Deadlines by regionWhen registration opens in each region, and which deadline applies to your property.
• How registration worksWho has to register, who can do it for you, which properties are covered and the 28-day rule.
• Documents you needThe details and certificates the form asks for, and how long each one lasts.
• The £65 feeWhat you pay, when you pay it and what happens if you don't renew.
• Penalties for not registeringFines, prosecution, rent repayment orders and why you can't regain possession.
• After you registerRenewing each year, keeping details up to date, registration numbers in adverts and who can see your entry.