Landlords across the West Midlands are encouraged to prepare for the new registration service, with the region being the first to begin registering landlords and their properties.
Registration in the West Midlands will open on 15 December 2026, giving landlords until 14 March 2027 to complete their registration.
The new service will demonstrate that landlords are complying with current requirements and support efforts to reduce poor practice across the private rented sector.
Once the service opens, landlords will need to register themselves and every property owned.
There is an annual registration fee of £65 per property, this must be renewed every year.
Landlords using the online service will need a 'GOV.UK One Login' and should be ready to provide information about their properties, including:
Offline registration routes will also be available for landlords who need them.
After the deadline, councils in the West Midlands may take enforcement action against landlords who have not registered, with landlords potentially facing a fine of up to £7,000.
To help landlords prepare for the new service, Rugby Borough Council is hosting a forum on 2 December. The event will explain the new registration requirements and how the service will work and will feature guest speakers.
Cllr Claire Edwards, Rugby Borough Council’s portfolio holder for communities, homes, regulation and safety, said: "We encourage all landlords to familiarise themselves with the new guidance from government in preparation of the registration launch."
Cllr Noreen New, Rugby Borough Council’s liberal democrat spokesperson for communities, homes, regulation and safety, said: "The Landlord Forum will provide landlords with an opportunity to learn more and ask questions ahead of the service launch date on 15 December 2026."
Learn more about the new registration service.
Landlords can register for the Rugby Landlord Forum on 2 December.