What is a flatmate?
If someone else signs the tenancy agreement but lets you share the flat, you are a flatmate. Flatmates live in the property but are not part of the tenancy agreement.
Flatmates are not responsible to the landlord for the rent and the state of the property. They are responsible to the tenant for their share of the rent.
Flatmates are not covered by the Act. Their rights depend on the agreement they have with the tenant.
Flat-sharing agreements between tenants and other flatmates are not covered by the Act. If you are a flatmate, record your agreement with the tenant in writing. You can download our flat sharing agreement template below.
Solving problems between tenants and flatmates
Only landlord-tenant disputes are heard by the Tenancy Tribunal. If there are any issues between tenants or flatmates, you can go to the Disputes Tribunal.
Disputes Tribunal
We can’t give advice about flatmate disputes. These organisations may be able to help:
Community Law Centre
Citizens Advice Bureau 作者: x948 时间: 2021-6-25 21:23:09