Tenants

Ethan Affordable Housing operates in most States and Territories within Australia, providing various housing and tenancy services depending on the location of developments.

 

 

How is the market rent value
determined for rental accommodation?

The rental will vary according on the type of rental accommodation. The rent is set at a discount to market rates. Our policy is that eligible tenants do not spend more than 30% of their income on rental expenses.

 

What is the typical length of a lease?

A 12-month lease is normally provided to the tenants using a Real Estate Institute standard lease that is applicable to the state or territory where the dwelling is located.  These are the standard leases that are utilised for all residential tenancies within Australia.

 

NRAS does not provide tenants with any special rights over and above the relevant residential tenancy legislation in the State or Territory where the dwelling is located.

 

What are the income levels for NRAS tenants?

Income levels for eligible NRAS tenants are generous and accommodate a range of low to moderate income earners. The NRAS also allows for tenant salary increases of 25% above the income limits after the tenancy has begun.

 

For a comprehensive list of eligible income levels provided by the Government,
visit the SEWPaC website.

 

How are tenants selected?

Tenants for NRAS properties are selected by investors and their tenancy managers. Tenancy managers review tenancy applications and maintain waiting lists for NRAS homes but importantly the final decision to choose a tenant is always made by the dwelling owner.

 

Can tenants be evicted?

Yes, just as any tenant who is subject to the normal tenancy legislation in each of the States or Territories in which the dwelling is located.  All of the same rights and obligations of the applicable tenancy laws are applicable to both the landlord and the tenant.

 

Where are the NRAS dwellings available to be leased?

NRAS dwellings are located in specific locations that have been shown to have an undersupply of affordable accommodation. Typically these areas are highly sought after, which have very low vacancy rates. As a requirement of the NRAS each of the locations are selected due to the availability of amenities including public transport, access to shops, schools and employment hubs.

 

Ethan currently is accepting tenancy applications in Melbourne CBD, North Melbourne, Frankston, Doncaster, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Bendigo, Ballarat and in Darwin. Preference will be given to applicants, who are applying for accommodation in areas that they currently live in, or where they have community or family ties.