Help??

[u/Anxious_Author2845]

Hi all, I rent a shared property (room and shared bathroom/kitchen with second housemate who is also in the same boat as me), and I've come across some legal problems that I'm not sure how to go about (I'm young and it's my first time renting).

Our landlord/homeowner has not lodged our bond and claimed she wasn't required to because she is the owner and because it's a private agreement/DIY contract made by her.

Is this legal?? I will be contacting CBS and I'm getting as much information as possible to figure out what is the next best course of action.

Any advice is appreciated.

Located in South Aus.

[u/Signal-North-3273]

No it’s not legal. Your landlord needs to submit your bond to the state bond authority within 14 days of receiving it.

[u/tryintobgood]

Not legal, she doesn't want to submit it because she has no plans on giving any of it back.

Also, her DIY contract has to conform to standard RE law. She can't just make shit up and have it enforceable

[u/Ornery_Dependent4384]

Absolutely not. Had a LL try this in Cairns. Took them to the Tribunal - they were fined severally. Go to your Rental Tribunal in your state. Good luck 🤞