West Midlands · Renters' Rights Act 2025

Cannock Chase: landlord register deadline and licensing

Landlords letting property in Cannock Chase must register on the national PRS database by 14 March 2027. We found no selective or additional licensing scheme in Cannock Chase.

PRS database registration

Registration opens15 December 2026
Deadline14 March 2027
Fee£65 per property / year
Maximum fine£7,000

The deadline depends on where the property is, not where you live. Rollout source

Council licensing in Cannock Chase

None foundNo selective or additional licensing found

Our check found no discretionary licensing scheme for this council. This has not been confirmed by the council, so check its website before letting.

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Licensing often covers only some wards or streets. Enter the postcode to see what applies.

Common questions

When do landlords in Cannock Chase need to register on the PRS database?

Cannock Chase is in the West Midlands region. Registration opens on 15 December 2026 and the deadline is 14 March 2027. You can register earlier than your region's window. The fee is £65 per property per year.

Do I need a licence to rent out property in Cannock Chase?

We found no selective or additional licensing scheme in Cannock Chase. Larger HMOs (5 or more people from 2 or more households) still need a mandatory licence.

What happens if I don't register?

Councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to register, rising to £40,000 for repeated breaches. Without an active registration, courts generally cannot make a possession order in your favour.

What information do I need to register?

Your contact details, the property address and type, number of bedrooms, tenancy and rent details, and safety information including the gas safety record, electrical safety report (EICR) and EPC.

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Checked 15 October 2026.