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There are many reasons you may apply for housing with us or another social landlord. We have suggested some of the main reasons below for some of the main reasons.

I am a Derwentside Homes tenant:

• I am having a problem with anti social behaviour
• I am suffering from domestic abuse
• I am in rent arrears
• I am being harrassed
• I am overcrowded
• I do not like the area I live in.
• I am underoccupying my home

I am not a Derwentside Homes tenant:

• I am having problems with anti social behaviour
• I am suffering from domestic abuse
• I have a problem with alcohol or drugs
• I live in shared accommodation, what are my rights?
• I am not getting enough Housing Benefit
• I am leaving care
• I am leaving home
• I am leaving prison
• I am worried about my mental health
• I am struggling with mortgage payments
• I am considering private renting
• I am breaking up from my partner
• What are my rights as a private tenant?
• I am being harrassed
• I am overcrowded

You can contact Durham County Council's Housing Solutions Team or other organisations such as the Citizens Advice Bureau or Shelter which provide free independent advice on all housing problems.