What rights do boarders and lodgers have in NSW?
Boarders and lodgers aren't covered by NSW's RTA (s8(1)(c)), but may have rights under the Boarding Houses Act 2012 if the property has 5 or more residents.
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Do I need my landlord’s permission to sublet in NSW?
Sub-letting in NSW needs your landlord's written consent (s74). For partial sub-lets, landlords can't unreasonably refuse (s75) — NCAT can override.
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What’s the difference between a co-tenant, sub-tenant, and boarder in NSW?
Co-tenants share the lease. Sub-tenants rent from a head-tenant. Boarders get no RTA protection at all. Know your NSW category before it matters — s3, s8, s74.
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