Small Bites of Accommodation Advice - Paying Rent

Paying Rent

Some things to take note about paying your rent: 

1. Rent is usually paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
   
   
2. Pay your rent using bank transfer if possible so that you have a record of your rent payments. 
   • If you are paying by cash, make sure you get a receipt of your payment.
   • Your receipt should be clearly labeled with what the payment is for. 
   • Eg. “Rent for week starting on 3/4/2013”
     
     
3. When and how you pay rent depends on the agreement you have with your real estate agent / landlord. 
   • Make sure you read the contract or ask the real estate agent / landlord.
     
     
4. You MUST pay your rent even if you are in dispute with your real estate agent / landlord. 
   • The RTA will look into this detail when you submit a dispute claim.

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