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Health Risks

Damp and mould primarily affect the airways and lungs, but it can also affect the eyes and skin.

Our people case study - Antonia Thompson - Stock Condition Surveyor

Stock condition surveyor

An award winning night at this year's Northern Housing Awards

Looking After Your Home

We aim to make all our homes comfortable, safe and welcoming places to live.

Condition of Property

We will identify, manage, and resolve any issues resulting from poor quality conditions in your home. This applies if you rent from us or own part of your home.

Providing Quality Sustainable Homes

We aim to ensure our tenants are living in warm, safe, high quality, sustainable homes in a place they are proud to live.

Tenancy visits

Your tenancy visit is designed to make sure your home is safe and in good condition, and to identify any problems you might be having so we can provide any support you may need.

Our Lettable Standard

Our homes will be cleaned, swept and free from rubbish and building debris. All electronics and heating systems are fully checked to comply with safety standards.

Make Things Right: Social housing complaints campaign

The Government recently launched the ‘Make Things Right’ campaign, which is designed to empower residents in making their voices heard when they have problems with their home.

Stock Condition Surveyor inspecting a bungalow

Home Surveys

We’ll carry out a home survey every five years to make sure your home continues to be of high quality, is safe, well-maintained and energy efficient.

How do I apply for a Livin home or bungalow?

We advertise all of our available homes on our Find A Home page, simply visit this page for more information.

Before you can place a bid on one of our homes, you must first have an active account with the relevant Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Almost all our homes are located in County Durham and therefore are allocated through the Durham Key Options scheme. Durham Key Options (DKO) is a partnership between Durham County Council and landlords across County Durham.

We have a small number of homes which are located outside Durham, these are all advertised through Tees Valley HomeFinder, Hartlepool HomeSearch and Darlington HomeSearch; They are similar to Durham Key Options but we do not process applications registered for these schemes. If you wish to register an application for homes advertised in this area, please apply directly.

Once your application is approved, you will then be able to bid on homes that meet your needs. You can access the application form directly by visiting the relevant Choice Based Lettings system.

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

We aim to start processing your application within 10 working days. If we require any further information after this point, we will contact you to ask for this. Once we have received all the required information we will notify you of our decision within 20 days, and if accepted we will activate your account. You can also check your application status online by logging into the DKO portal.

How can I get involved with Livin and help to shape services?

To find out more about the different ways you can get involved, please visit our getting involved section.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Buy?

Tenants who have been with Livin since before the transfer from Sedgefield Council in 2009 may have the “Preserved Right to Buy” their property. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Buy website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Acquire?

If you have been a tenant for 3 or more years you may have the right to buy your property under the Right to Acquire scheme. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Acquire website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.