Boarders and lodgers - a guide to your rights and responsibilities

Topics include:

• Am I a boarder, lodger, tenant or sub-tenant?
• If I am renting a room from an existing tenant am I a sub-tenant or lodger?
• What if I am offered a place to stay by my employer?
• Who is a landlord?
• What are my rights as a boarder or lodger?
• What are my responsibilities as a boarder or lodger?
• What should I do before I move in?
• What condition is the property in?
• Ending the agreement
• What is ‘reasonable notice’?
• Do I need to give any notice before I move out?
• Where can I get advice or help to solve a problem?

For more information and general advice:

Consumer Protection Advice Line: 1300 304 054

8.30 am – 4.30 pm Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri

9.00 am – 4.30 pm Thurs

Website: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/consumerprotection

Email: consumer@dmirs.wa.gov.au

For legal advice you can call the Legal Aid Infoline on 1300 650 579 or visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au.

Circle Green Community Legal (the new home of Tenancy WA): (08) 9221 3636 or 1800 621 888 (for country callers) or visit circlegreen.org.au