Report rogue landlords

We know that most landlords operate a professional business with well managed and decent properties for rent. However, we also know that some landlords are not so good.

If you know of any such landlord, Stockton Borough Council would like you to report these 'Rogue Landlords' to its Private Sector Housing Division.

In a recent investigation, the homeless charity 'Shelter' discovered from speaking with housing professionals that:

Almost all have encountered landlords who persistently ignore their responsibilities
More than 90% have encountered cases of severe damp, mould, electrical or fire safety hazards in properties they investigated in the last year
More than 60% said that more than half of their cases involved people from vulnerable groups

This is unacceptable and you do not have to put up with it.

Landlords are responsible for repairs to the structure and exterior of the property, such as baths, sinks and other sanitary installations, heating and hot water installations, and other installations which the landlord controls. You are responsible for any damage caused by you, your family or your guests. Your landlord is also responsible for the safety of gas and electrical appliances and must arrange for an annual gas safety check to be carried out by a Gas Safe registered technician

If you have requested essential repairs and been ignored or put off by your landlord, report them to the Private Sector Housing Division using the contact details on this page or complete the online enquiry form below.

Further information can be found on Shelter's website.