Sharehousing has traditionally been a rite of passage for many young people and students in Australia, but is also increasingly common among all age groups.
Conflicts with landlords – over issues such as repairs, leaks or mould – are too often part of the renting experience. Our new research explores how renting is complicated for sharehouses – where relationships between housemates can vary from a tight-knit group of friends who share everything and care for each other, to renting a room from a stranger.
