Share accommodation explained
How it works
- Enquire about a room using our contact form.
- Inspect the house in person or by video call.
- Agree terms — rent, bond, move-in date and house rules.
- Move in and get access to the tenant app for rent, cleaning roster and repairs.
What's typically included
Share houses usually include a private bedroom and shared kitchen, lounge, bathroom and laundry. Exactly what's included (furniture, bills, internet) differs by property — see each listing. At Flora St, rooms are fully furnished and rent includes electricity, water, gas, internet and home essentials.
House rules summary
- Rent: paid in advance on the due date by bank transfer; late payments will be followed up.
- Quiet hours: 10pm–7am; keep music, calls and TV down.
- Guests: day visitors only. No overnight guests, and no one else may move in.
- Cleaning: follow the roster; mark your job done in the app with a photo. Clean the kitchen straight after use. Wipe the bathroom clean after every use, and wipe down the shower after every shower.
- Kitchen: wash all pots, pans, plates, cutlery and utensils straight after use and put them away in the cupboards. Use the microwave cover provided when heating food, and clean up any spills straight away. Label your food in the fridge and pantry, and throw out expired food.
- Bins: put out on collection night by whoever is on the roster; sort recycling properly.
- No smoking or vaping inside or near windows and doors.
- No pets without written approval.
- Shared areas (lounge, laundry, bathroom): keep tidy, no belongings left there.
- Utilities: turn off lights and heating when you leave; no heaters running overnight.
- Security: lock doors and windows when you go out; never give anyone a key; report a lost key straight away.
- Damage and repairs: report through the app straight away; damage through carelessness is paid for by the tenant.
- Respect: no harassment, discrimination or violence; no illegal drugs on the property.
- Alterations: no nails, screws or painting without approval; use removable hooks.
- Moving out: at least 2 weeks' written notice in the app; leave your room clean; exit inspection is done against the ingoing photos.
- Entry: the owner may enter for inspections and repairs with proper notice.
- Personal belongings: the owner does not take responsibility for any loss of or damage to tenants' personal property. Tenants are responsible for insuring their own belongings (contents insurance is recommended).
FAQs
- How much is the bond?
- 2 weeks' rent.
- Is there a minimum stay?
- 2 months.
- How do I pay rent?
- Rent is paid in advance on the due date by bank transfer.
- Can I have guests stay over?
- Day visitors are welcome, but there are no overnight guests.
- How do I report a repair?
- Log it in the tenant app straight away.
- How much notice do I give to move out?
- At least 2 weeks' written notice through the tenant app.
- Are pets allowed?
- Only with written approval.
- Is my stuff insured?
- No — tenants should get their own contents insurance.