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A popular accommodation option for students in Australia is sharing a house or apartment with others. This can reduce your living costs and it’s a great way to meet new people, but it's still important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.
In this blog post, we'll explain exactly what a share house is and how to make sure you are protected by Australian tenancy laws.
What is a share house?
A share house, also known as a ‘flat share’ or a ‘house share’, is when two or more people rent a house or apartment together. Typically, each person will have their own private bedroom while sharing common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom.
The number of people sharing a house will depend on the size of the property and what has been agreed with your landlord (the property owner).
You and your house mates (the people you live with) will divide the costs and responsibilities of the home.
Get some tips on finding a share house here.
Joining a share house
Co-renting
Co-renting is when you and two or more people sign a lease either directly with the landlord or with an agent. This means that responsibility for the tenancy is shared by you and your house mates.
Make sure you know your rights before signing any lease agreement.
Sub-letting
When you join an existing share house, one of the existing tenants can arrange this. This is called “sub-letting”. This is legal in Australia, but only if the landlord has given their permission. Without that permission, the sub-lease is not valid, and you aren’t protected by tenancy laws.
Things to be aware of:
- A landlord or agent can’t charge a fee for agreeing to a sub-lease.
- The agreement between the head-tenant and sub-tenant needs be in writing so that you are protected by Australian laws. You can download sub-letting agreements on the website of your state or territory tenancy authority.
- The head-tenant has the same responsibilities as a landlord. This means that they need to give you the agreement, an entry condition report and ensure that your bond is lodged with the correct authority.
- The landlord can’t reject you as a sub-letter without a reasonable reason (such as there being too many tenants in the home).
The bond (security deposit)
If the landlord gives permission for the sub-let and the head-tenant takes a bond from you, it’s the head-tenant’s responsibility to lodge it with the relevant state body and provide you with a receipt. However, most of the time you can lodge it yourself online.
Make sure that the head-tenant doesn’t hold your money themselves. You will have no legal protection when you leave the home if they refuse to refund it to you.
Understand your rights and responsibilities
Here are some things to be aware of when looking for a share house:
- Always visit the house in person as photos are not always accurate.
- Do not transfer money before signing a lease or viewing the property.
Read the lease agreement carefully and make sure that it includes all necessary details such as:
- How much rent you’ll be paying and into which account you will pay.
- The duration of the lease.
- How the utility bills are paid.
- Who is in charge of home maintenance.
- What to do if you want to leave the home before the end of the agreement. For example, how much notice you need to give and whether you need to keep paying the rent until a new tenant is found.
- What happens if the head-tenant wants you to move out.
Find out more about your rights as a tenant.
Document everything
Keep a record of all communications regarding the home, including:
- emails
- text messages
- agreements with your landlord or house mates.
These records can be very helpful if there are any disagreements in the future. It’s also a good idea to take pictures when you move in to have evidence in case of any disagreements over the security deposit.
Leaving a share house
A lease doesn’t end until all tenants leave the property and return the keys. If you move out of a share house before the end of the agreement, check it to see how much notice you need to give and whether you need to find a new tenant.
If the head-tenant wants you to leave the home, then they must also give you the amount of notice that is written in the agreement.
Make sure that you take your name off the agreement so that you’re not responsible for the home anymore. The procedures for leaving a share house are slightly different depending on what state or territory you are in. But you will most likely need to fill out a form which you’ll be able to download from your state or territory rental rights body (listed below).
Tenancy support
If you find yourself in a situation where your rights as a tenant are being violated, don't hesitate to get help. Contact the rental rights body in your state or territory:
- New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading and Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- Queensland: Tenants Queensland and Residential Tenancies Authority
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- Western Australia: WA Department of Commerce and Tenancy WA
- Northern Territory: Tenants’ Advice Service and Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- Tasmania: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania and Consumer Affairs
A popular accommodation option for students in Australia is sharing a house or apartment with others. This can reduce your living costs and it’s a great way to meet new people, but it's still important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.
In this blog post, we'll explain exactly what a share house is and how to make sure you are protected by Australian tenancy laws.
What is a share house?
A share house, also known as a ‘flat share’ or a ‘house share’, is when two or more people rent a house or apartment together. Typically, each person will have their own private bedroom while sharing common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom.
The number of people sharing a house will depend on the size of the property and what has been agreed with your landlord (the property owner).
You and your house mates (the people you live with) will divide the costs and responsibilities of the home.
Get some tips on finding a share house here.
Joining a share house
Co-renting
Co-renting is when you and two or more people sign a lease either directly with the landlord or with an agent. This means that responsibility for the tenancy is shared by you and your house mates.
Make sure you know your rights before signing any lease agreement.
Sub-letting
When you join an existing share house, one of the existing tenants can arrange this. This is called “sub-letting”. This is legal in Australia, but only if the landlord has given their permission. Without that permission, the sub-lease is not valid, and you aren’t protected by tenancy laws.
Things to be aware of:
- A landlord or agent can’t charge a fee for agreeing to a sub-lease.
- The agreement between the head-tenant and sub-tenant needs be in writing so that you are protected by Australian laws. You can download sub-letting agreements on the website of your state or territory tenancy authority.
- The head-tenant has the same responsibilities as a landlord. This means that they need to give you the agreement, an entry condition report and ensure that your bond is lodged with the correct authority.
- The landlord can’t reject you as a sub-letter without a reasonable reason (such as there being too many tenants in the home).
The bond (security deposit)
If the landlord gives permission for the sub-let and the head-tenant takes a bond from you, it’s the head-tenant’s responsibility to lodge it with the relevant state body and provide you with a receipt. However, most of the time you can lodge it yourself online.
Make sure that the head-tenant doesn’t hold your money themselves. You will have no legal protection when you leave the home if they refuse to refund it to you.
Understand your rights and responsibilities
Here are some things to be aware of when looking for a share house:
- Always visit the house in person as photos are not always accurate.
- Do not transfer money before signing a lease or viewing the property.
Read the lease agreement carefully and make sure that it includes all necessary details such as:
- How much rent you’ll be paying and into which account you will pay.
- The duration of the lease.
- How the utility bills are paid.
- Who is in charge of home maintenance.
- What to do if you want to leave the home before the end of the agreement. For example, how much notice you need to give and whether you need to keep paying the rent until a new tenant is found.
- What happens if the head-tenant wants you to move out.
Find out more about your rights as a tenant.
Document everything
Keep a record of all communications regarding the home, including:
- emails
- text messages
- agreements with your landlord or house mates.
These records can be very helpful if there are any disagreements in the future. It’s also a good idea to take pictures when you move in to have evidence in case of any disagreements over the security deposit.
Leaving a share house
A lease doesn’t end until all tenants leave the property and return the keys. If you move out of a share house before the end of the agreement, check it to see how much notice you need to give and whether you need to find a new tenant.
If the head-tenant wants you to leave the home, then they must also give you the amount of notice that is written in the agreement.
Make sure that you take your name off the agreement so that you’re not responsible for the home anymore. The procedures for leaving a share house are slightly different depending on what state or territory you are in. But you will most likely need to fill out a form which you’ll be able to download from your state or territory rental rights body (listed below).
Tenancy support
If you find yourself in a situation where your rights as a tenant are being violated, don't hesitate to get help. Contact the rental rights body in your state or territory:
- New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading and Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- Queensland: Tenants Queensland and Residential Tenancies Authority
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- Western Australia: WA Department of Commerce and Tenancy WA
- Northern Territory: Tenants’ Advice Service and Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- Tasmania: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania and Consumer Affairs
A popular accommodation option for students in Australia is sharing a house or apartment with others. This can reduce your living costs and it’s a great way to meet new people, but it's still important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.
In this blog post, we'll explain exactly what a share house is and how to make sure you are protected by Australian tenancy laws.
What is a share house?
A share house, also known as a ‘flat share’ or a ‘house share’, is when two or more people rent a house or apartment together. Typically, each person will have their own private bedroom while sharing common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom.
The number of people sharing a house will depend on the size of the property and what has been agreed with your landlord (the property owner).
You and your house mates (the people you live with) will divide the costs and responsibilities of the home.
Get some tips on finding a share house here.
Joining a share house
Co-renting
Co-renting is when you and two or more people sign a lease either directly with the landlord or with an agent. This means that responsibility for the tenancy is shared by you and your house mates.
Make sure you know your rights before signing any lease agreement.
Sub-letting
When you join an existing share house, one of the existing tenants can arrange this. This is called “sub-letting”. This is legal in Australia, but only if the landlord has given their permission. Without that permission, the sub-lease is not valid, and you aren’t protected by tenancy laws.
Things to be aware of:
- A landlord or agent can’t charge a fee for agreeing to a sub-lease.
- The agreement between the head-tenant and sub-tenant needs be in writing so that you are protected by Australian laws. You can download sub-letting agreements on the website of your state or territory tenancy authority.
- The head-tenant has the same responsibilities as a landlord. This means that they need to give you the agreement, an entry condition report and ensure that your bond is lodged with the correct authority.
- The landlord can’t reject you as a sub-letter without a reasonable reason (such as there being too many tenants in the home).
The bond (security deposit)
If the landlord gives permission for the sub-let and the head-tenant takes a bond from you, it’s the head-tenant’s responsibility to lodge it with the relevant state body and provide you with a receipt. However, most of the time you can lodge it yourself online.
Make sure that the head-tenant doesn’t hold your money themselves. You will have no legal protection when you leave the home if they refuse to refund it to you.
Understand your rights and responsibilities
Here are some things to be aware of when looking for a share house:
- Always visit the house in person as photos are not always accurate.
- Do not transfer money before signing a lease or viewing the property.
Read the lease agreement carefully and make sure that it includes all necessary details such as:
- How much rent you’ll be paying and into which account you will pay.
- The duration of the lease.
- How the utility bills are paid.
- Who is in charge of home maintenance.
- What to do if you want to leave the home before the end of the agreement. For example, how much notice you need to give and whether you need to keep paying the rent until a new tenant is found.
- What happens if the head-tenant wants you to move out.
Find out more about your rights as a tenant.
Document everything
Keep a record of all communications regarding the home, including:
- emails
- text messages
- agreements with your landlord or house mates.
These records can be very helpful if there are any disagreements in the future. It’s also a good idea to take pictures when you move in to have evidence in case of any disagreements over the security deposit.
Leaving a share house
A lease doesn’t end until all tenants leave the property and return the keys. If you move out of a share house before the end of the agreement, check it to see how much notice you need to give and whether you need to find a new tenant.
If the head-tenant wants you to leave the home, then they must also give you the amount of notice that is written in the agreement.
Make sure that you take your name off the agreement so that you’re not responsible for the home anymore. The procedures for leaving a share house are slightly different depending on what state or territory you are in. But you will most likely need to fill out a form which you’ll be able to download from your state or territory rental rights body (listed below).
Tenancy support
If you find yourself in a situation where your rights as a tenant are being violated, don't hesitate to get help. Contact the rental rights body in your state or territory:
- New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading and Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- Queensland: Tenants Queensland and Residential Tenancies Authority
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- Western Australia: WA Department of Commerce and Tenancy WA
- Northern Territory: Tenants’ Advice Service and Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- Tasmania: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania and Consumer Affairs
A popular accommodation option for students in Australia is sharing a house or apartment with others. This can reduce your living costs and it’s a great way to meet new people, but it's still important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.
In this blog post, we'll explain exactly what a share house is and how to make sure you are protected by Australian tenancy laws.
What is a share house?
A share house, also known as a ‘flat share’ or a ‘house share’, is when two or more people rent a house or apartment together. Typically, each person will have their own private bedroom while sharing common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom.
The number of people sharing a house will depend on the size of the property and what has been agreed with your landlord (the property owner).
You and your house mates (the people you live with) will divide the costs and responsibilities of the home.
Get some tips on finding a share house here.
Joining a share house
Co-renting
Co-renting is when you and two or more people sign a lease either directly with the landlord or with an agent. This means that responsibility for the tenancy is shared by you and your house mates.
Make sure you know your rights before signing any lease agreement.
Sub-letting
When you join an existing share house, one of the existing tenants can arrange this. This is called “sub-letting”. This is legal in Australia, but only if the landlord has given their permission. Without that permission, the sub-lease is not valid, and you aren’t protected by tenancy laws.
Things to be aware of:
- A landlord or agent can’t charge a fee for agreeing to a sub-lease.
- The agreement between the head-tenant and sub-tenant needs be in writing so that you are protected by Australian laws. You can download sub-letting agreements on the website of your state or territory tenancy authority.
- The head-tenant has the same responsibilities as a landlord. This means that they need to give you the agreement, an entry condition report and ensure that your bond is lodged with the correct authority.
- The landlord can’t reject you as a sub-letter without a reasonable reason (such as there being too many tenants in the home).
The bond (security deposit)
If the landlord gives permission for the sub-let and the head-tenant takes a bond from you, it’s the head-tenant’s responsibility to lodge it with the relevant state body and provide you with a receipt. However, most of the time you can lodge it yourself online.
Make sure that the head-tenant doesn’t hold your money themselves. You will have no legal protection when you leave the home if they refuse to refund it to you.
Understand your rights and responsibilities
Here are some things to be aware of when looking for a share house:
- Always visit the house in person as photos are not always accurate.
- Do not transfer money before signing a lease or viewing the property.
Read the lease agreement carefully and make sure that it includes all necessary details such as:
- How much rent you’ll be paying and into which account you will pay.
- The duration of the lease.
- How the utility bills are paid.
- Who is in charge of home maintenance.
- What to do if you want to leave the home before the end of the agreement. For example, how much notice you need to give and whether you need to keep paying the rent until a new tenant is found.
- What happens if the head-tenant wants you to move out.
Find out more about your rights as a tenant.
Document everything
Keep a record of all communications regarding the home, including:
- emails
- text messages
- agreements with your landlord or house mates.
These records can be very helpful if there are any disagreements in the future. It’s also a good idea to take pictures when you move in to have evidence in case of any disagreements over the security deposit.
Leaving a share house
A lease doesn’t end until all tenants leave the property and return the keys. If you move out of a share house before the end of the agreement, check it to see how much notice you need to give and whether you need to find a new tenant.
If the head-tenant wants you to leave the home, then they must also give you the amount of notice that is written in the agreement.
Make sure that you take your name off the agreement so that you’re not responsible for the home anymore. The procedures for leaving a share house are slightly different depending on what state or territory you are in. But you will most likely need to fill out a form which you’ll be able to download from your state or territory rental rights body (listed below).
Tenancy support
If you find yourself in a situation where your rights as a tenant are being violated, don't hesitate to get help. Contact the rental rights body in your state or territory:
- New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading and Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- Queensland: Tenants Queensland and Residential Tenancies Authority
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- Western Australia: WA Department of Commerce and Tenancy WA
- Northern Territory: Tenants’ Advice Service and Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- Tasmania: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania and Consumer Affairs
A popular accommodation option for students in Australia is sharing a house or apartment with others. This can reduce your living costs and it’s a great way to meet new people, but it's still important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.
In this blog post, we'll explain exactly what a share house is and how to make sure you are protected by Australian tenancy laws.
What is a share house?
A share house, also known as a ‘flat share’ or a ‘house share’, is when two or more people rent a house or apartment together. Typically, each person will have their own private bedroom while sharing common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom.
The number of people sharing a house will depend on the size of the property and what has been agreed with your landlord (the property owner).
You and your house mates (the people you live with) will divide the costs and responsibilities of the home.
Get some tips on finding a share house here.
Joining a share house
Co-renting
Co-renting is when you and two or more people sign a lease either directly with the landlord or with an agent. This means that responsibility for the tenancy is shared by you and your house mates.
Make sure you know your rights before signing any lease agreement.
Sub-letting
When you join an existing share house, one of the existing tenants can arrange this. This is called “sub-letting”. This is legal in Australia, but only if the landlord has given their permission. Without that permission, the sub-lease is not valid, and you aren’t protected by tenancy laws.
Things to be aware of:
- A landlord or agent can’t charge a fee for agreeing to a sub-lease.
- The agreement between the head-tenant and sub-tenant needs be in writing so that you are protected by Australian laws. You can download sub-letting agreements on the website of your state or territory tenancy authority.
- The head-tenant has the same responsibilities as a landlord. This means that they need to give you the agreement, an entry condition report and ensure that your bond is lodged with the correct authority.
- The landlord can’t reject you as a sub-letter without a reasonable reason (such as there being too many tenants in the home).
The bond (security deposit)
If the landlord gives permission for the sub-let and the head-tenant takes a bond from you, it’s the head-tenant’s responsibility to lodge it with the relevant state body and provide you with a receipt. However, most of the time you can lodge it yourself online.
Make sure that the head-tenant doesn’t hold your money themselves. You will have no legal protection when you leave the home if they refuse to refund it to you.
Understand your rights and responsibilities
Here are some things to be aware of when looking for a share house:
- Always visit the house in person as photos are not always accurate.
- Do not transfer money before signing a lease or viewing the property.
Read the lease agreement carefully and make sure that it includes all necessary details such as:
- How much rent you’ll be paying and into which account you will pay.
- The duration of the lease.
- How the utility bills are paid.
- Who is in charge of home maintenance.
- What to do if you want to leave the home before the end of the agreement. For example, how much notice you need to give and whether you need to keep paying the rent until a new tenant is found.
- What happens if the head-tenant wants you to move out.
Find out more about your rights as a tenant.
Document everything
Keep a record of all communications regarding the home, including:
- emails
- text messages
- agreements with your landlord or house mates.
These records can be very helpful if there are any disagreements in the future. It’s also a good idea to take pictures when you move in to have evidence in case of any disagreements over the security deposit.
Leaving a share house
A lease doesn’t end until all tenants leave the property and return the keys. If you move out of a share house before the end of the agreement, check it to see how much notice you need to give and whether you need to find a new tenant.
If the head-tenant wants you to leave the home, then they must also give you the amount of notice that is written in the agreement.
Make sure that you take your name off the agreement so that you’re not responsible for the home anymore. The procedures for leaving a share house are slightly different depending on what state or territory you are in. But you will most likely need to fill out a form which you’ll be able to download from your state or territory rental rights body (listed below).
Tenancy support
If you find yourself in a situation where your rights as a tenant are being violated, don't hesitate to get help. Contact the rental rights body in your state or territory:
- New South Wales: NSW Fair Trading and Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- Queensland: Tenants Queensland and Residential Tenancies Authority
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- Western Australia: WA Department of Commerce and Tenancy WA
- Northern Territory: Tenants’ Advice Service and Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- South Australia: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- Tasmania: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania and Consumer Affairs
ตัวเลือกที่พักยอดนิยมสําหรับนักศึกษาในออสเตรเลียคือการร่วมพักอาศัยในบ้านหรืออพาร์ตเมนต์กับผู้อื่น วิธีนี้จะช่วยลดค่าใช้จ่ายในการดํารงชีวิตได้ และเป็นวิธีที่ดีในการพบปะกับคนใหม่ ๆ อย่างไรก็ตาม ก็ยังเป็นเรื่องสําคัญที่จะต้องตระหนักถึงสิทธิ์ของคุณในฐานะผู้เช่าด้วย
ในโพสต์บล็อกนี้ เราจะอธิบายความหมายของบ้านพักร่วมอย่างชัดเจน และวิธีการรับรองว่าคุณได้รับการคุ้มครองตามกฎหมายการเช่าที่พักของออสเตรเลีย
ที่พักร่วม (share house) คืออะไร
ที่พักร่วม หรือที่รู้จักกันในชื่อ ‘แฟลตแชร์’ หรือ ‘บ้านพักร่วม’ คือบ้านหรืออพาร์ตเมนต์ที่มีคนเช่าอย่างน้อยสองคนขึ้นไป โดยปกติแล้ว แต่ละคนจะมีห้องนอนส่วนตัวของตัวเอง แต่จะใช้พื้นที่ส่วนกลางร่วมกัน เช่น ห้องครัว ห้องนั่งเล่น และห้องน้ำ
จํานวนคนที่ร่วมอาศัยในบ้านจะขึ้นอยู่กับขนาดของทรัพย์สินและข้อตกลงกับเจ้าของบ้านของคุณ (เจ้าของทรัพย์สิน)
คุณและเพื่อนร่วมบ้าน (คนที่คุณร่วมพักอาศัยอยู่ด้วย) จะแบ่งค่าใช้จ่ายและความรับผิดชอบในบ้าน
รับเคล็ดลับในการค้นหาที่พักร่วมได้ที่นี่
การร่วมเข้าพักในที่พักอาศัยแบบร่วม
การเช่าร่วม
การเช่าร่วมคือการที่คุณและคนอย่างน้อยสองคนลงนามในสัญญาเช่ากับเจ้าของบ้านโดยตรงหรือกับนายหน้า ซึ่งหมายความว่าคุณกับเพื่อนร่วมบ้านของคุณมีหน้าที่รับผิดชอบในการเช่าบ้านร่วมกัน
ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่าคุณทราบถึงสิทธิ์ของคุณก่อนที่จะลงนามในสัญญาเช่า
การให้เช่าช่วง
เมื่อคุณร่วมเข้าพักในบ้านพักร่วมที่มีอยู่ หนึ่งในผู้เช่าเดิมสามารถจัดเตรียมเรื่องนี้ได้ ซึ่งเรียกว่า “การให้เช่าช่วง” การกระทํานี้ถูกกฎหมายในออสเตรเลีย แต่เฉพาะในกรณีที่เจ้าของบ้านอนุญาตเท่านั้น หากไม่ได้รับอนุญาตดังกล่าว สัญญาให้เช่าช่วงจะไม่มีผล และคุณจะไม่ได้รับการคุ้มครองตามกฎหมายการเช่าที่พัก
ข้อควรระวัง:
- เจ้าของบ้านหรือนายหน้าไม่สามารถเรียกเก็บค่าธรรมเนียมสําหรับการตกลงที่จะให้เช่าช่วงได้
- สัญญาระหว่างผู้เช่าหลักและผู้เช่าช่วงจะต้องทําเป็นลายลักษณ์อักษรเพื่อให้คุณได้รับการคุ้มครองตามกฎหมายของออสเตรเลีย คุณสามารถดาวน์โหลดสัญญาการให้เช่าช่วงได้ในเว็บไซต์ของหน่วยงานดูแลการเช่าที่พักในรัฐหรือเขตการปกครองของคุณ
- ผู้เช่าหลักมีหน้าที่รับผิดชอบเช่นเดียวกับเจ้าของบ้าน ซึ่งหมายความว่าพวกเขาจะต้องมอบสัญญารายงานสภาพที่พักเมื่อเข้าพักอาศัย และตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่ามีการยื่นเงินมัดจำกับหน่วยงานที่ถูกต้อง
- เจ้าของบ้านไม่สามารถปฏิเสธคุณในฐานะผู้เช่าช่วงโดยไม่มีเหตุผลอันสมควรได้ (เช่น มีผู้เช่าในบ้านมากเกินไป)
เงินมัดจำ (เงินมัดจำเพื่อประกันความเสียหาย)
หากเจ้าของบ้านอนุญาตให้มีการเช่าช่วงและผู้เช่าหลักได้รับเงินมัดจำจากคุณ ถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เช่าหลักที่จะต้องยื่นเงินมัดจำต่อหน่วยงานของรัฐที่เกี่ยวข้องและมอบใบเสร็จรับเงินให้คุณ แต่ส่วนใหญ่แล้ว คุณสามารถยื่นได้เองทางออนไลน์
ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่าผู้เช่าหลักไม่ได้เก็บเงินของคุณไว้เอง คุณจะไม่ได้รับการคุ้มครองตามกฎหมายเมื่อคุณย้ายออกจากบ้าน หากผู้เช่าหลักปฏิเสธที่จะคืนเงินให้คุณ
เข้าใจสิทธิ์และความรับผิดชอบของคุณ
ข้อควรระวังเมื่อมองหาที่พักร่วม:
- เยี่ยมชมบ้านด้วยตัวเองเสมอ เนื่องจากรูปภาพมักไม่เหมือนของจริงเสมอไป
- อย่าโอนเงินก่อนที่จะลงนามในสัญญาเช่าหรือดูทรัพย์สิน
อ่านสัญญาเช่าอย่างละเอียดและตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่ามีรายละเอียดสำคัญครบถ้วน เช่น:
- จํานวนค่าเช่าที่คุณจะชำระและบัญชีที่คุณจะใช้ชำระ
- ระยะเวลาของสัญญาเช่า
- วิธีการชำระบิลค่าสาธารณูปโภค
- ใครเป็นผู้รับผิดชอบในการซ่อมบํารุงบ้าน
- จะทําอย่างไรหากคุณต้องการย้ายออกจากบ้านก่อนสิ้นสุดสัญญา ตัวอย่างเช่น คุณต้องแจ้งให้ทราบนานเท่าใดและคุณจะต้องชําระค่าเช่าต่อไปจนกว่าจะพบผู้เช่ารายใหม่หรือไม่
- จะเกิดอะไรขึ้นหากผู้เช่าหลักต้องการให้คุณย้ายออก
ค้นหาข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับสิทธิ์ของคุณในฐานะผู้เช่า
บันทึกเอกสารทุกอย่าง
เก็บบันทึกการสื่อสารทั้งหมดเกี่ยวกับบ้าน ซึ่งรวมถึง:
- อีเมล
- ข้อความตัวอักษร
- สัญญากับเจ้าของบ้านหรือเพื่อนร่วมบ้าน
บันทึกเหล่านี้อาจมีประโยชน์มากหากมีความขัดแย้งใด ๆ เกิดขึ้นในอนาคต นอกจากนี้ คุณควรถ่ายภาพเมื่อคุณย้ายเข้าเพื่อเป็นหลักฐานในกรณีที่มีข้อขัดแย้งที่เกี่ยวกับเงินมัดจําเพื่อประกันความเสียหาย
การย้ายออกจากบ้านหรือที่พักร่วม
สัญญาเช่าจะไม่สิ้นสุดจนกว่าผู้เช่าทุกคนจะย้ายออกจากที่พักและส่งคืนกุญแจแล้ว หากคุณย้ายออกจากบ้านพักร่วมก่อนสิ้นสุดสัญญา โปรดตรวจสอบดูว่าคุณจําเป็นต้องแจ้งให้ทราบนานเพียงใดและคุณต้องหาผู้เช่ารายใหม่หรือไม่
หากผู้เช่าหลักต้องการให้คุณย้ายออกจากบ้าน จากนั้นพวกเขาจะต้องแจ้งให้คุณทราบตามจำนวนที่ระบุไว้ในสัญญาด้วย
ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่าคุณถอดชื่อออกจากสัญญาแล้ว เพื่อที่คุณจะไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบที่บ้านอีกต่อไป ขั้นตอนสําหรับการย้ายออกจากบ้านหรือที่พักร่วมจะแตกต่างกันเล็กน้อย ทั้งนี้ขึ้นอยู่กับรัฐหรือเขตการปกครองที่คุณอาศัยอยู่ แต่เป็นไปได้สูงว่าคุณอาจจะต้องกรอกแบบฟอร์ม ซึ่งคุณจะสามารถดาวน์โหลดได้จากหน่วยงานดูแลสิทธิ์การเช่าในรัฐหรือเขตการปกครองของคุณ (ระบุไว้ด้านล่าง)
การให้ความช่วยเหลือเรื่องการเช่าที่พัก
หากคุณตกอยู่ในสถานการณ์ที่ถูกละเมิดสิทธิ์ของคุณในฐานะผู้เช่า โปรดขอความช่วยเหลือทันที ติดต่อหน่วยงานดูแลสิทธิ์การเช่าในรัฐหรือเขตการปกครองของคุณ:
- นิวเซาท์เวลส์: NSW Fair Trading และ Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services NSW
- ควีนส์แลนด์: Tenants Queensland และ Residential Tenancies Authority
- วิกตอเรีย: Consumer Affairs Victoria
- ACT: Access Canberra
- เวสเทิร์นออสเตรเลีย: WA Department of Commerce และ Tenancy WA
- นอร์เทิร์นเทร์ริทอรี: Tenants’ Advice Service และ Consumer Affairs Northern Territory
- เซาท์ออสเตรเลีย: Consumer and Business Services (CBS) และ Tenants Information and Advisory Service
- แทสเมเนีย: The Tenants‘ Union of Tasmania และ Consumer Affairs
