Seniors Rights Service supported accommodation solicitors provide legal advice on boarding house issues to current, former and prospective residents of boarding houses in NSW.
Boarding house legal advice
Do you need legal help?
Do you live in a Boarding House?
A boarding house is a shared premises that provides beds for a payment (money or work) usually shared by 5 or more residents.
Did you know?
- Your house must be provided to you clean, secure and in reasonable repair.
- Your occupancy fee must not be increased without 4 weeks written notice.
- You cannot be evicted without reasonable written notice.
- You cannot be asked to pay a security deposit of more than 2 weeks of your occupancy fee.
- Your security deposit should be returned within 2 weeks after you move out.
- You cannot be asked to pay a penalty or fine for any breaches of the occupancy agreement or house rules.
- You must receive a receipt for any money paid by you.
Our solicitors may also visit a club, library or other local organisation on request to conduct sessions to educate residents and prospective residents about the legal aspects of boarding house living. We can customise the session to address a particular issue if required.
