Yes, a bond total bond amount can be shared between different occupants of a rental property.
This is where there is more than one contributor for a rental bond and can also allow for co-tenants to both contribute to the bond.
Tips
If you contribute to a bond ensure you receive a receipt and or your name is against the lodgement.
State or Territory Requirements
NSW
A landlord cannot take a separate bond from each tenant.
QLD
If a co-tenant leaves during the tenancy, they will need to get their share of the bond from the new tenant moving in, or those remaining. They must also complete a Change of bond contributors form and lodge it with the RTA.
If all the tenants move out they need to complete a Refund of rental bond form.
VIC
In a co-tenancy, the bond amount is usually divided equally among the tenants.
ACT
The rental bond can be paid by the tenant or for the tenant.
SA
The bond may be provided by another person other than the tenant. This other person is also entitled to apply to the commissioner for a refund of the bond.
WA
Yes, if more than one person has paid the bond, their names must be recorded on the lodgement form to protect each tenant’s share.
TAS
Yes, there can be a security deposit contributor.
NT
A bond may specify the proportions of the security deposit paid in relation to each tenant under the tenancy agreement. If it does not, it is taken to have been paid in equal proportions by all the tenants unless determined otherwise by all tenants in writing or by a Tribunal.
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