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The Community Action Scheme, led by our Community Action Team (CAT), has been tackling housing and environmental issues across County Durham since 2013, followi...

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...

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).

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...

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.

Ensuring that communities have the right type of housing, which is of good quality and in the right places, help create vibrant communities.