Rental Property Rules in Durham, NC (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Durham, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Repairs & Habitability
Durham's Housing Code sets binding minimum-fitness standards for every dwelling and dwelling unit in the city under City Code § 10-234. A habitable bedroom must be at least 70 square feet with a seven-foot ceiling, and heating systems must maintain 68°F in every habitable room, bathroom and toilet. The city's housing administrator inspects units and can order repair, vacating or demolition for violations.
Durham Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsDurham City Code § 10-234(a)(1), (e)(1)
(a)Space and use standards.(1)Contents of dwelling unit. Every dwelling unit shall contain the following: a.A principal room of not less than 120 square feet; b.A bathroom that affords privacy and contains a toilet, lavatory and either a tub or shower; c.A habitable room, including all bedrooms, shall not be less than seven feet in any plan dimension, have at least 70 square feet and shall have...
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