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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...

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).

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...

Private landlords are responsible for making sure that homes meet minimum legal standards. This includes ensuring the property and equipment such as gas applian...

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...

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...

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 ...

If you're thinking of serving notice to your tenants, please Stop Before You Serve as we may be able to provide support before you do this.

We offer incentives to private landlords for letting their properties through our Accommodation for Ex-Offenders (AFEO) scheme.

Most landlords follow the law when dealing with tenants, but a small number ask, harass or threaten their tenants to move out of their homes without using the c...