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What a gap can do to possession
One of these gaps also affects getting your property back. While a deposit is unprotected or the prescribed information hasn't been served, the court can't make a possession order on most grounds. Missing gas, electrical or EPC paperwork doesn't stop a possession order, but each carries its own penalty.
The Renters' Rights Act added civil penalties of up to £7,000 for a first breach and up to £40,000 for serious or repeat ones. The PRS Database opens on 15 December 2026 and becomes compulsory region by region, and letting an unregistered property after your region's deadline can cost up to £7,000.
Related reading: what an unprotected deposit really costs.
Maximum penalties for landlords in England under current rules. The actual penalty depends on the breach and who enforces it. Not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.