LANDLORD REGISTER · LEICESTER

Landlord register in Leicester: deadline 14 May 2027

Leicester is in the East Midlands, so if you let a property here you must register yourself and that property on England's new landlord register between 15 February 2027 and 14 May 2027.

LEICESTER · EAST MIDLANDS WINDOW

Opens in 128 days
Opens
15 February 2027
Deadline
14 May 2027
Cost
£65 per property, a year

Key dates for Leicester landlords

  • Now: check each property’s gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date.
  • By 18 January 2027: book any check that’s due, before local engineers get busy.
  • 15 February 2027: the East Midlands window opens. You can register early, from 15 December 2026.
  • 14 May 2027: the deadline for Leicester properties.

Your deadline follows where the property is, not where you live. See the full East Midlands dates and areas, or every region if you let elsewhere too.

Where Leicester City Council comes in

You register on the government’s national “Register your rental property” service, not with the council. Leicester City Council is the local housing authority for Leicester, so after 14 May 2027 it’s the body that can act against landlords who haven’t registered: a civil penalty of up to £7,000, and up to £40,000 for false information or continued breaches. See what happens if you don’t register.

Licensing in Leicester is separate

The register doesn’t replace council licensing. If your Leicester property is a house in multiple occupation, or is in an area with selective licensing, you need the licence as well as the registration. Check with Leicester City Council which schemes apply to your address.

What you’ll need

A current gas safety record (where there’s gas), a valid EICR and the EPC, plus your details and the property and tenancy details. The full list is in landlord register documents, and the fee is explained in landlord register cost.

Your Leicester checklist

  • List every property you let in Leicester
  • Check each one's gas safety record, EICR and EPC are in date
  • Book anything that's due by 18 January 2027
  • Register between 15 February 2027 and 14 May 2027
  • Check with Leicester City Council whether the property also needs a licence

Frequently asked questions

When is the landlord register deadline in Leicester?

14 May 2027. Leicester is in the East Midlands, whose registration window opens on 15 February 2027.

Which region is Leicester in for the landlord register?

East Midlands. Your deadline follows where the property is, so a Leicester property uses the East Midlands dates wherever you live.

Do I register with Leicester City Council?

No. You register on the government's national "Register your rental property" service. Leicester City Council is the local housing authority, so it's the one that can take action if a Leicester property isn't registered.

I already have a licence from the council for my Leicester property. Do I still register?

Yes. The landlord register is separate from HMO and selective licensing, so you need both where a licence applies.

How much does it cost to register a Leicester property?

£65 per property, each year, the same everywhere in England.

Official guidance

Last reviewed . This is general information for landlords in England and isn’t legal advice. The government can change the dates and rules, so check the official guidance before you rely on them.

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