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: Wed Jul 30th 2025
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