Landlords face public scrutiny of private financial information and rental history based on controversial proposals raised by the generation rents of the upcoming National Landlord Database.
The government has reviewed the proposed database that forms part of the tenant rights bill, which will include basic landlord and property details, but generational rents are demanding further. 
The database states that it should include landlord contact details, a copy of a safety certificate, a record of previous eviction notices, the exact amount of rent charged for all properties, and details of past enforcement or deposit disputes.
Unprecedented level of transparency
The group argues that this unprecedented level of transparency is necessary to prevent misuse of rules, allowing tenants to identify cases where landlords have “attempted to misuse loopholes.”
A private tenant survey conducted in April 2025 found that generational rents were 93% of participants said additional information about potential housing would help them make better decisions, while 66% said it would be “very helpful.” Therefore, the group argues that this justifies broad disclosure demands.
Under the already announced government plans, landlords will face a penalty of up to £7,000 if they fail to register their property before marketing or real estate. The database is accessible to tenants, local governments and executive agencies.
We are committed to raising the standard and expelling fraudulent landlords from the sector, which needs to be balanced with the landlord's privacy rights. ”
While industry groups such as the National Association of Residential Landlords have broadly supported measures to raise the standard, concerns remain about the proportionality of information disclosure and landlords' privacy rights.
“We're excited to announce that we're a great opportunity to help you,” said Meera Chindooroy, Deputy Director of Campaigns, Public Affairs and Policy at the NRLA.
“The database must be implemented in a way that does not create unnecessary bureaucracy for responsible landlords.”
The government has yet to specifically address the rent demands for generations, but the group says it will continue its campaign to ensure that the database is as strong and useful as possible for UK renters.
