Renting in Dundee
Dundee City Council · Scotland
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Dundee.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,100
Estimated 12,000 private rented properties in the Dundee area.
HMO Rules in Dundee
Dundee operates HMO licensing under Scottish legislation. The city has two universities driving student rental demand. The V&A Dundee waterfront regeneration has increased interest in the wider rental market.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Dundee City Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Dundee, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01382 434000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.dundeecity.gov.ukTenant Advice in Dundee
Local Advice Line
Dundee CAB: 01382 307707
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
- Scottish Government Private Renting Guidance
Rental Market in Dundee
2-Bed Rent
£675
/month
Avg Yield
6.5%
Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Dundeeor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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