Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is a new, national register created by the Renters’ Rights Act. All landlords of assured and regulated tenancies in England must register themselves and each rental property on the database and keep the information up to date.
The database has three main functions:
It acts as an official “licence to operate” in the PRS for landlords. Letting or advertising a property without being registered can lead to civil penalties with higher fines for repeated breaches and rent repayment orders.
It underpins transparency for tenants, who will be able to check basic details about you and the property before renting, including any history of banning orders or serious penalties.
It supports enforcement and tax compliance, allowing local authorities and HMRC to target non-compliant or undeclared landlords more effectively.
Registration will be via an online portal, with a fee per landlord and per property, and will become a pre-condition for using certain possession grounds under the reformed tenancy regime.
For professional landlords, the PRS Database turns accurate records and timely updates into a core part of staying lawful in the Renters’ Rights Act landscape.
