Subsection (1) states that the regulations, made by the Secretary of State, will set out when an active landlord or dwelling entry may become inactive and vice versa.
	Subsection (2)(a) outlines that the regulations may set out that active landlord or dwelling entries may become inactive – or in effect, expire – after a period of time if requirements specified in the regulations are not met. For example, if a landlord does not renew the entry and pay the re-registration fee after a specified registration period has ended and they have exceeded the 28-day grace period. Subsection (2)(b) outlines that regulations may provide for active entries to be made inactive – for example, if the landlord has sold the property or if it is no longer being let. Subsection (2)(c) outlines that the regulations may specify requirements that must be met for inactive entries to become active entries again.
	Subsection (3) stipulates that regulations under this section may require a fee for renewal of entries.
Part 2: Residential landlord Chapter 3: The Private Rented Sector Database Section 79: Circumstances in which active entries become inactive and vice versa Effect