A shared tenancy is when more than one person is named as tenant on a residential tenancy agreement. In the event that one or more co-tenants may want to make changes to the agreement, you will need to be prepared as Landlord or Property Manager.
According to Queensland legislation, co-tenants are responsible for the rent and care of the property as a group and as individuals. The first step is making sure these changes are agreed by all parties and put into writing.
A common change to the agreement is where at least one of the current tenants is staying, but there is a request to either remove a co-tenant from the agreement, add a new one or both.
The steps to take would involve:
- seeking lessor instructions
- processing an application form for any new tenants
- ensuring new tenants confirm acceptance of the original entry condition report and tenancy agreement
- ensuring the vacating tenant returns the keys and the new tenant signs in acceptance of those keys
- ensuring all tenants are aware of their rights and obligations
- facilitating RTA Form 6 Change of Shared Tenancy Agreement
- updating records
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