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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated to protect rough sleepers

If you know of anyone sleeping rough then please contact the Council to ask that emergency accommodation is provided. During office hours call 01322 343114. Out of office hours call 0345 634 1212.

Click here for more information on our homelessness protocol

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  1. You are here: Finding rented accommodation
  2. Help getting a deposit
  3. Disrepair
  4. Harassment and illegal eviction

Finding rented accommodation

When looking for rented accommodation, the following information may be useful: 

Dartford Borough Council: 

  • Advice guide: Looking for Private Rented Accommodation 

Communities and local government leaflets:

  • Do you rent, or are you thinking of renting, from a private landlord?

  • Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies A guide for Tenants  

  • Renting rooms in someone's home - A guide for people renting from resident landlords  

  • How to rent a safe home  

The Citizens' Advice Bureau: 

  • Finding a home to rent   

Government advice:

  • Private renting  

  • Protecting against eviction  

  • Private renting tenancy agreements  from the Office of Fair Trading  

  • The Government's How to Rent Guide  

Useful links for private tenants

  • Health and safety
  • Private Sector Housing and Enforcement Policy
  • Contact our Private Sector Housing team
  • How to rent a safe home
  • Tenancy deposit protection
  • Energy performance certificates
  • Local Housing Allowance calculator
  • Staying safe at home
  • Damp, mould and condensation
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