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Renting in Dundee

Dundee City Council · Scotland

Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Dundee.

Licensing Schemes

Active Schemes

Mandatory HMO Licensing (Scotland)

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

Email

Contact via website

Council Website

www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Tenant Advice in Dundee

Local Advice Line

Dundee CAB: 01382 307707

Free help is available from:

Rental Market in Dundee

2-Bed Rent

£675

/month

Avg Yield

6.5%

Growth (YoY)

4.5%

Demand

Medium

Full Dundee rental market guide

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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