Buying guide
Boarding houses: Everything landlords & tenants need to know
Including boarding house tenancy agreements
AI summary
A boarding house tenancy involves renting a room in a property with at least six tenants for 28+ days, sharing communal facilities. A written tenancy agreement is mandatory, outlining landlord details, rent, house rules, and fire safety procedures.
Key rules differ from standard tenancies:
- Properties must meet Healthy Homes standards.
- Bonds are capped at four weeks' rent.
- Rent increases require 28 days' notice.
- Landlords need 24 hours' notice to inspect private rooms.
What is a boarding house?
Boarding house tenancy agreements
Boarding house laws
They must be Healthy Homes compliant
Boarding houses have similiar rules as normal residential tenances with a few key differences.
Boarding house landlords can charge bonds
Rent can be increased
Rules should be clearly communicated
Maintenance and inspection rules must be followed
Landlords can set rules for boarding houses as long as they don't contradict the Residential Tenancies Act.
Other boarding house rules
If there’s a dispute
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