The Dundee postcodes with the most council tenant evictions have been revealed.
A total of 66 tenants have been thrown out of their homes by Dundee City Council since January 2023.
Most of them have been evicted because they have built up too much in rent arrears, but others have also been told to leave due to anti-social behaviour.
33 Dundee council evictions so far this year
In 2024, 33 tenants had been evicted by November 27 – 28 of which had fallen into debt with their rent.
In 2023, 33 evictions took place – 25 due to rent arrears and eight because of their behaviour.
According to a Freedom of Information request by The Courier, the DD2 postcode area has the most evictions in 2024 at 16 by November.
The DD2 area covers Lochee, Blackness, Ninewells, Menzieshill, Charleston, Balgay, Ardler and Logie.
A total of nine evictions have taken place at addresses in the DD4 area, which includes the likes of Stobswell and Craigie as well as areas north of the Kingsway such as Pitkerro, Douglas, Fintry and Whitfield.
Addresses in the DD3 area account for eight evictions since January 2024.
The DD3 area covers communities including St Mary’s, Downfield, Kirkton, Strathmartine, Coldside and Hilltown.
Addresses in the DD1 postcode area, covering the city centre, City Quay and Riverside, have not accounted for any evictions so far.
Nobody has been evicted from the DD5 area either – which covers Broughty Ferry.
A spokesperson for Dundee City Council said: “If a tenant, or anyone living with them, breaks any terms of the secure tenancy agreement, the council may take action – which could ultimately result in obtaining a court order for eviction.
Dundee council evictions a ‘last resort’
“There are a number of breaches of the Secure Tenancy Agreement which may end up with eviction.
“For example, rent arrears, domestic abuse or harassment motivated by discrimination.
“Anyone having difficulties paying their rent or clearing arrears should contact the council as soon as possible for help and advice by calling our team on 01382 434000.
“Eviction action is only ever considered as a last resort.”
Angus, Fife, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling evictions
Elsewhere, 11 tenants have been thrown out of their homes by Angus Council since the start of 2023.
While in Fife, 16 have been evicted over the last two years.
In Perth and Kinross, 25 tenants have been evicted since the beginning of 2023.
And in Stirling, 13 tenants have been evicted in that time.
Housing charity Shelter Scotland offers homelessness advice on its website.
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