Rental Accommodation

Both Australians and international students enjoy living in rental accommodation. Renting a house or apartment gives the student the chance to live on your own, or live with friends and share costs. Rental costs range from approximately $90 to $160 per room (sharing) for an apartment or house depending on its location. You must also budget in your costs for food, bills and furnishings. There are rooms available with furnishings and these will cost extra or you can rent or buy furnishings.

Rental Tenancies Authority

The Rental Tenancies Authority protects tenants and property owners from unfair behaviour. It is a requirement of law that when you move into a rental property, you sign a lease and pay a bond (usually about 4 weeks rent) to the Rental Tenancies Authority. This bond covers any damage which may occur to the property whilst the tenant is occupying the accommodation. If the property is left in good order at the end of the lease period, the tenant will be refunded the amount of bond.

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