{"id":6310,"date":"2025-12-10T08:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=6310"},"modified":"2025-12-10T08:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:04:20","slug":"landlords-who-misuse-the-prs-database-to-face-huge-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/second-home.uk\/?p=6310","title":{"rendered":"Landlords who misuse the PRS database to face huge fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Landlords who enter misleading information into the upcoming PRS database could face a fine of up to \u00a340,000, according to guidance released by the government.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, landlords who fail to register with the database could be hit with a fine of up to \u00a37,000.<\/p>\n<p>The database will roll out in late 2026 and include a landlord\u2019s contact details, the full address and type of property(s) they own, as well as safety information like gas, electric and energy performance certificates.<\/p>\n<p>The private rented sector database will take landlords \u201cprivacy concerns\u201d into account, the government has warned.<\/p>\n<p>The government guidance reads: \u201cWe will make certain details relating to offences viewable to tenants and prospective tenants. Opening up this information will ensure tenants can make a more informed rental decision, leading to a better rental experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, we are committed to carefully balancing landlords\u2019 privacy concerns with private tenants\u2019 need to make informed decisions about their housing options when designing a new system. Tenants will be able to access necessary information in relation to their landlord and details of the property, but we do not envisage that all data will be publicly accessible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Landlords who enter misleading information into the upcoming PRS database could face a fine of up to \u00a340,000, according to guidance released by the government. In addition, landlords who fail to register with the database could be hit with a fine of up to \u00a37,000. 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