Conveyancing

My son wants to rent a unit, Can I rent a place for him?

Published in: September 2009

"My son wants to rent a unit, but he is having problems getting an agent to accept him as a tenant. Can I rent a place for him?"

Yes, you can, if you are game! Make sure the Agreement permits occupation by people other than you.

The major risk is of course the family one - what will you do if he does not pay rent, or damages the property. You will be liable to the Landlord regardless.

As he will not have to sign the Tenancy Agreement, it can often be a good idea to get him to sign a simple agreement with you, to emphasise that there are legal consequences from the arrangement.

Good luck