Instant Downloa Mail Paper Copy or Hard Copy Delivery, Start and Order Now! Rights of entry The landlord may enter the boarding house at any time. In a boarding house , tenants have their own boarding house tenancy agreement with their landlord to rent single rooms or a sleeping area within a room they share with other tenants. They also share any facilities, eg the kitchen or bathroom. A boarding house is occupie or intended to be occupie by at least six tenants.
All boarding house tenancy agreements must be in writing.
A separate form of tenancy agreement for use for a non-boarding house tenancy is available on our website. The landlord must provide the tenant with a copy of this agreement and any current house rules and Body Corporate rules (if applicable) prior to the commencement of the tenancy. This document grants permission to one or more people to occupy a room in your home under the terms agreed. There is no requirement to have a formal written legal agreement with your boarder, but having one clarifies what the boarder can expect in the arrangement, and provides a reference point should any dispute occur in the future. Whether you’re renting a room to a friend for a month or two, or wanting a long term boarder, there are practical and legal advantages of having the rental terms in writing.