Sydney renter Richard Woods never expected his first share-house experience would be so short-lived.
A growing cohort of renters is being left with minimal protections, as they turn to less secure housing arrangements amid the rental crisis.
The 25-year-old customer service worker moved into a Petersham house mid-last year, paying $325 per week for a furnished room.Credit:But less than nine months later he returned to his family home, after being notified of a 77 per cent rent hike that would increase his housing costs to $575 per week including utilities.
He rented through share-house provider Sweet Potato Living, which rents properties and then sublets rooms on individual lodging agreements which provide fewer protections than a residential tenancy agreement. Woods was swift to leave, as he said staff attended the property without notice, then accused him of making threats, which he denied. He has made a second application to NCAT, seeking financial compensation. Sweet Potato Living was contacted for comment.
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