Is my landlord registered?
Updated . Checked against official sources.
Not yet, most likely, and that's normal for now. England's landlord register opens on 15 December 2026, and landlords have until their region's deadline to join, between 14 March 2027 and 14 November 2027. The government has said renters will be able to check whether a landlord is registered, but hasn't yet said how or what you'll see.
Subject to Parliament: the register's regulations were laid before Parliament on 9 September 2026 and still need approval. The dates and the £65 fee come from the government's announcements and could change. The draft regulations.
- Who must register
- Every private landlord letting a home on an assured or regulated tenancy in England, and each home they let.
- By when
- The deadline for the region your home is in. See the dates.
- Can I check now?
- No. There's no public search yet, and the government hasn't said what renters will be able to see.
- Adverts
- The government plans to require registration numbers on property adverts. That needs further legislation.
- If they don't register
- The council can fine them up to £7,000, and they generally can't get a court order to make you leave.
When must my landlord be registered?
The deadline depends on where your home is, not where your landlord lives.
| Region | Landlords can register from | Must be registered by |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 Dec 2026 | 14 Mar 2027 |
| East of England | 15 Jan 2027 | 14 Apr 2027 |
| East Midlands | 15 Feb 2027 | 14 May 2027 |
| South East | 15 Mar 2027 | 14 Jun 2027 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 15 Apr 2027 | 14 Jul 2027 |
| North West | 15 May 2027 | 14 Aug 2027 |
| North East | 15 Jun 2027 | 14 Sep 2027 |
| London | 15 Jul 2027 | 14 Oct 2027 |
| South West | 15 Aug 2027 | 14 Nov 2027 |
What will renters be able to see?
The government says tenants will be able to see whether a landlord is registered and whether they meet key requirements, and that "a list of publicly accessible information will be published later". The law leaves the detail to future regulations, so nothing about your landlord is public yet. What we know about what will be public.
The government also plans to make landlords put their registration numbers on adverts, which would give renters a quick check. That needs further legislation, so it isn't a rule yet.
What if my landlord isn't registered after the deadline?
- Tell the council. Councils enforce the register and can fine a landlord up to £7,000 for letting without registering, or up to £40,000 for false information or carrying on after a penalty.
- Your tenancy carries on. An unregistered landlord generally can't get a possession order from the court, with limited exceptions such as anti-social behaviour.
- Rent repayment orders don't cover the register yet. The Act adds register offences to the list, but that part isn't in force. Other offences, like letting an unlicensed property, already qualify. How rent repayment orders work.
Get told when you can check your landlord
The government has said renters will be able to check whether a landlord is registered. We'll email you when that's possible, and if the rules on what you can see change. Nothing else.
Questions renters ask
Can I check if my landlord is registered?
Not yet. The register opens to landlords on 15 December 2026, and the government has said renters will be able to check whether a landlord is registered, but it hasn't said how or when.
When does my landlord have to register?
By the deadline for the region your home is in, between 14 March 2027 and 14 November 2027. Enter your postcode above to see yours.
What happens if my landlord doesn't register?
After the deadline the council can fine them up to £7,000. An unregistered landlord generally can't get a court order to end your tenancy.
Will I be able to see my landlord's address?
Not decided. The government hasn't said what details will be public. Scotland's register, for comparison, doesn't show landlords' home addresses.
Is there a public list of rogue landlords?
Not one you can search. The government's database of rogue landlords and letting agents in England can only be used by councils and the government.