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Green spaces maintenance
Request grass cutting or flowerbed maintenance.
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Managing your tenancies
Setting up and managing a tenancy can be complicated and there are several elements which must be included to ensure that the tenancy is legal, there are also d...
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Multiple occupancy homes
If you rent out a property that's a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in County Durham, such as student accommodation, you may need a licence from us. All type...
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HMO Licensing Register
If you rent rooms or flats within a single property to a number of tenants it may be considered a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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Selective licensing of privately rented properties
Selective licensing gives us powers to regulate landlords and managing agents of private rented property in areas that suffer from low housing demand and/or hig...
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Who is responsible for repairs on a property owned by a private landlord
Private landlords are responsible for making sure that homes meet minimum legal standards. This includes ensuring the property and equipment such as gas applian...
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Housing management standards
We've set out some basic housing management standards which we expect private landlords and agents, as responsible operators, to adhere to. This is to ensure th...
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Housing Benefit information for landlords
If you are a landlord and your tenants get Housing Benefit, this page gives important information about payment arrangements, what information we can share with...
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The Durham Rental Standard Scheme (DRS)
A scheme for recognising and promoting professional standards in the private rented sector
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Student housing - landlord assurance scheme
Our Durham Student Assured Housing Scheme aims to improve the quality of privately rented student housing and provide a level of assurance for students seeking ...