Renting in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council · North East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Sunderland.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£650 - £900
Selective Licence Fee
£400 - £550
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 14,000 private rented properties in the Sunderland area.
HMO Rules in Sunderland
Sunderland has selective licensing in several wards. The council aims to improve property conditions and management standards in areas with high proportions of private rented housing.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
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 Sunderland, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0191 520 5555
Contact via website
Council Website
www.sunderland.gov.ukTenant Advice in Sunderland
Local Advice Line
Sunderland CAB: 0191 378 2020
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
Rental Market in Sunderland
2-Bed Rent
£575
/month
Avg Yield
7.8%
Growth (YoY)
4%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Sunderlandor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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