Yorkshire landlord register: deadlines and checklist

If you let out a home in Yorkshire and the Humber, you will have to put it on the government's new rental register. Here is the expected window, what to have ready, and a free tool that keeps track of your gas, electrical and EPC dates.

General information, not legal advice. The rules are still being finalised; check GOV.UK. Last checked: 12 October 2026

Registration opens in Yorkshire and the Humber (expected)

15 April 2027

Expected opening date

Deadline for Yorkshire and the Humber (expected)

14 July 2027

Expected deadline

Dates are from the government's Housing Hub. The regulations behind the service are still in draft, so treat them as expected, not final. The deadline depends on where the property is, not where you live.

What you'll need

The Housing Hub lists this for each property. Tick things off as you find them. Your ticks are saved on this device only.

A GOV.UK One LoginYou sign in with it to register. How One Login works.
Address and type of each propertyPlus number of bedrooms, number of occupants and households, ownership and dwelling type, and whether it is furnished.
Rent detailsThe amount, how often it is paid, and any utilities included in the rent.
Gas safety record and its issue dateIf the property has a gas supply.
Electrical report (EICR) or installation certificate (EIC), with its expiry date
EPC, where one was requiredIf the rating is below the minimum, you also need details of any exemption you hold.
Your own detailsName, date of birth, address, phone and email if you are an individual. Companies and other organisations need extra details, such as the company number.
£65 per property, per year, for the feeSee "How much does it cost?" below.
Your deadline written downFor a property in Yorkshire and the Humber, expected 14 July 2027.

Certificate expiry planner

Enter the date of your last gas safety check, electrical report (EICR) and EPC for each property (up to 5). The planner shows when each one is next due. Everything stays in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere unless you use the reminder form further down.

Rules used: gas safety check every 12 months, electrical report at least every 5 years, EPC valid for 10 years. A gas check can be done up to 2 months early without losing the original due date, so your real deadline can be a little later than shown. Red means overdue or due within 30 days, amber within 90 days, green later.

Email me reminders

Optional. I'll email you before the Yorkshire window opens, before the deadline, and, if you add your dates, before a certificate runs out. Free.

How often certificates need renewing

Gas safety check: every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. You can have it done up to 2 months early and keep the original due date. HSE guidance for landlords, GOV.UK.
Electrical report (EICR): at least every 5 years, by a properly qualified person. GOV.UK landlord guide.
EPC: valid for 10 years, and the minimum rating to let a property in England is currently E. The government has said it wants as many rented homes as possible to reach band C by 2030, but this is not confirmed. GOV.UK minimum standard guidance.

Separate from the register: if your combined gross income from self-employment and property was over £30,000 in the 2025 to 2026 tax year, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you from 6 April 2027.

Questions landlords ask

Do I have to register?

If you are a landlord in England with assured or regulated tenancies, yes. Landlords of supported exempt accommodation are not covered. For now, only properties that are let (or become let during the rollout) have to be registered. See the Housing Hub.

What is my deadline?

It depends on where the property is. The service opens region by region from 15 December 2026, and each region gets a three-month window. For Yorkshire and the Humber the Housing Hub gives 15 April 2027 to 14 July 2027. You can register early. Councils can start enforcing after your region's deadline.

How much does it cost?

The Housing Hub says £65 per property, per year, renewed every year. During the rollout the fee is pro-rated so early registrants don't pay more. The draft regulations leave the fee to the service operator, so check the amount when the service opens.

What happens if I don't register?

The government's guide to the Act says a landlord who lets or advertises a property before registering it can get a civil penalty of up to £7,000 from the council, and up to £40,000 (or prosecution) for repeated or serious breaches such as giving false information. It also says you can't get a possession order while in breach, with limited exceptions. That guide was published in November 2025, so check the final amounts on GOV.UK.

Can my letting agent register for me?

Not completely. You must start the registration yourself. An agent or property manager can upload some information for you, and you stay responsible for everything being right. The government says guidance for agents is still to come.

Do I need to keep the entry up to date?

Yes. The draft regulations say an entry lasts a year before it must be renewed, and out-of-date information must be updated within 28 days. That is why a new gas, electrical or EPC certificate means a quick update. These are draft rules, so check the final version on legislation.gov.uk.

Where this comes from

Get ready: Register your rental property (GOV.UK Housing Hub): regional dates, £65 fee, what you need, agents.
Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters (GOV.UK, 9 September 2026): launch on 15 December 2026, all landlords registered by 14 November 2027.
Guide to the Renters' Rights Act (GOV.UK, 6 November 2025): penalties.
The Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (draft, legislation.gov.uk): yearly renewal, 28-day updates.

This page is general information, not legal advice. I'm a web designer, not a solicitor or a letting agent. For your own situation, use GOV.UK, your council or a qualified adviser.

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