Most tenancy agreements give you the right to live in your home along with your husband, wife or partner and other members of your family. This means that as long as one of you is a tenant and has your name on the tenancy agreement, your partner has a right to live there with you.
What happens if there is no tenancy agreement?
Landlords will be unable to make deductions from tenancy deposits. If there is no tenancy agreement therefore, then there is no authority for the landlord to make any deductions from the tenancy deposit – no matter how dreadful the condition of the property when the tenant moves out.
Is it illegal to not have a tenancy agreement?
Written tenancy agreements. Most tenants do not have a right in law to a written tenancy agreement. However, social housing landlords such as local authorities and housing associations will normally give you a written tenancy agreement.
When should we get our bond back?
When to Expect the Bond Back After a two-week period from the time NSW Fair Trading receives the form, your bond will be returned to you via bank deposit or cheque.
Does your rental bond earn interest?
In New South Wales, rental bonds are pooled to earn the maximum amount of interest. The majority of the income earned from the collective pool of rental bonds is allocated to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and organisations across NSW under the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program.
How does the bond act to protect the landlord?
A rental bond is money paid by the tenant at the start of a tenancy agreement. It is used as financial protection for the lessor in case the tenant breaches the terms of the agreement. However, if it is money paid as protection over the property and its inclusions that is not rent – then it is a rental bond.
How can I get my bond money back?
Depending on what type of bail bond was posted, it can be refunded if the defendant made all the court appearances. Conditions: The deposit will be returned if cash has been placed in the court. You can receive the money back deducted with any fines or fees charged by the judge.
How do I change from joint tenancy to sole tenancy?
All the tenants in the joint tenancy needs to sign an application form to move from a joint to a sole tenancy. If you are a joint tenant, you will still be responsible for the rent and terms of the agreement until your name has been removed.
What is a joint tenancy when renting?
What is a joint tenancy? You have a joint tenancy if you and the other tenants all signed a single tenancy agreement with a landlord when you moved in. If your tenancy agreement has other named tenants on it then it will be a joint tenancy.
What happens if I end my joint tenancy with my ex?
You won’t need your ex’s agreement to end it, and you’ll no longer be liable for rent once your notice expires. However, if one of you ends the tenancy it means that the other joint tenant no longer has the right to live there. They’ll have to leave unless they can agree a new contract with the landlord.
When do you have a joint tenancy with a landlord?
You have a joint tenancy if you and the other tenants all signed a single tenancy agreement with a landlord when you moved in. If your tenancy agreement has other named tenants on it then it will be a joint tenancy.
Can a joint landlord force a joint tenant to sell?
All joint owners – whether they are joint tenants or tenants in common – must agree to the sale of the jointly owned property and they cannot be forced to sell unless ordered by court. But for this to happen your husband would need to go through the lengthy and expensive business of getting a court order.
Who is responsible for rent arrears if joint tenant leaves?
The remaining tenant should sign a new agreement with the landlord. This should be done before the end date of your existing tenancy. Joint tenants are still jointly responsible for the rent if the tenancy isn’t properly ended, even if one person leaves. In a joint tenancy you are liable for rent arrears caused by you or any other tenant.
