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: Saturday, 11 December 2010 |
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| It’s all too easy to just bum around in a share accommodation situation, watching movies, lying around complaining about being bored or whinging that you have no life!!! Doing something completely different and challenging is much more rewarding. Check This Out!
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Saturday, 11 December 2010 |
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| Just because you pay your share of the rent on time, doesn't mean you are immune from late fees and possibly eviction when your roommate continues to pay their rent late.
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: Saturday, 11 December 2010 |
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| You know what a hassle it is when one housemate decides to leave and you need to return his/her part of the bond! To make it easier when a tenancy is continuing in share accommodation and there is a change involving the housemates who owns part of the bond, make sure you gain a Form 6, complete and send it off as per instructions.
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Saturday, 11 December 2010 |
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| Have you got a housemate that has no idea how to cook? Or is your housemate a catastrophe in the kitchen? If so, here are some tips and hints to maybe bring out the chef in them!
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Saturday, 11 December 2010 |
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| Imagine having to actually count the slices of bread before leaving for work? Or hiding the toilet paper under your bed so that you know you can at least wipe your bum that night when you get home. Perhaps you're buying long life milk and stashing it under your pillow, or marking the levels on the side of the coke bottle with a nikko pen?
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Thursday, 25 November 2010 |
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| This clever little device turns non-locking doors into locked doors simply and quickly. It fits into your pocket or bag and it’s a lot cheaper than taking your own personal security guard with you!
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
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| If a housemate decides to move out and they are on the lease you will need to inform the landlord/agent in writing. A new agreement may be drawn up with any new housemates included (conditions apply).
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
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| Your responsibilities as tenants whether on your own or in a share accommodation situation are set out below. Bear in mind that the following is a fact sheet from the RTA Qld, however, it is similar throughout Australia.
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Friday, 15 October 2010 |
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| FINANCIAL QUESTIONS FOR SHARE ACCOMMODATION INTERVIEWS
It pays to be a little forward here to hopefully prevent possible disputes. If the potential housemates are genuine they will be fine with these financial questions. Ask them to put themselves in your shoes.
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| DATE SUBMITTED
: Friday, 15 October 2010 |
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| Attracting the right people is crucial in finding a great housemate. Write your share accommodation ad so the reader can make a decision straightaway whether to contact you or not. Don't forget they have probably read many ads, so you need to stand out....
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