PRS Database readiness checker
Mandatory landlord registration rolls out by region from late 2026 (timetable). Two minutes, no sign-up: see how ready you are.
About the PRS Database
The Private Rented Sector Database is England’s national landlord register, created by the Renters’ Rights Act. Registration becomes mandatory region by region, expected from late 2026, and landlords will need their compliance paperwork to complete it.
The documents this checker asks about are the ones registration is expected to rest on: a current gas safety certificate for every property, an electrical report under five years old, a valid EPC, deposit protection certificates, and proof of identity and ownership. Gather them per property now and registration becomes an upload rather than a scramble.
Common questions
What is the PRS Database?
A national register of private landlords in England, created by the Renters' Rights Act. Landlords will be required to register once the rollout reaches their region.
When do I have to register?
Rollout is expected region by region from late 2026, with dates announced per region. Tenurelink tracks the rollout and emails signed-in landlords when their region opens.
What documents will I need?
Expect to evidence the core compliance set per property: gas safety certificate, EICR under five years old, a valid EPC, deposit protection, and landlord identity and ownership documents.
What does the checker do with my answers?
Nothing is saved and no account is needed. The score is worked out from your answers on the page.
What should I do about gaps?
Close them before your region opens: book missing inspections, protect any unprotected deposit, and file each document per property so you can lay hands on it when registration asks for it.
Is this legal advice?
No. The checker is a readiness aid based on UK government guidance for England. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a qualified letting agent, solicitor or your local authority.