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    Obligations of tenants

    Under a rooming house agreement a resident must:

    • pay the rent when it is due;
    • abide by the house rules;
    • not use the rooming house for an illegal activity;
    • not keep an animal on the premises without the proprietor's consent;
    • not keep their room in a condition that would be considered a fire or health hazard;
    • not install, alter or remove a lock or security device without the proprietor's consent;
    • notify the proprietor of damage to the premises or property provided by the proprietor for use by the resident;
    • allow the proprietor reasonable access to their room;
    • not intentionally cause serious damage to the rooming house.

    See Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA) s 105R.

    Obligations of tenants  :  Last Revised: Thu Jul 25th 2024
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