Lodgers have many of the same rights as regular tenants, and these rights are governed by the rental agreement that spells out key provisions such as the rental period, who is allowed to live in the room, and how much rent the lodger has to pay.

Do lodgers have contracts?

The landlord is likely to provide their potential lodger with a written agreement stating all the legal rights and obligations of both parties. In addition to his own rights, a lodger should be aware of the rights of the landlord regarding rent collection and eviction.

Is it legal to rent a room without a contract?

Is there a minimum or maximum length of agreement? There is no minimum or maximum length of agreement under NSW law. If, however, you are renting a premises for less than 3 months and for a holiday, then you should not use a residential tenancy agreement.