Hot Topic 12: Flatting

The Hot Topics series includes 12 short units designed to improve students’ financial capability. Hot Topic 12 will help students learn about flatting, including their rights, responsibilities and financial implications. Students will look at costs including bond and letting fees, and will complete a tenancy agreement.

Year 10-12

4-8 hrs

Mathematics and Statistics

Social Sciences

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Student learning

Through this Hot Topic, students will

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
Become familiar with key terms used in tenancy agreements and flatting situations.

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Curriculum links

Personal Financial Management is a fundamental part of a young person’s education. The Hot Topics series is designed to support the development of the key competencies. The series also has links to the Social Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics learning areas.

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Students taking part will

Discuss the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants
Find out what details are required in a tenancy agreement
Complete a Residential Tenancy Agreement
Discuss common problems in a flatting scenario and their possible solutions
Complete a Flat Sharing Agreement

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Download includes:

Activity: Flatting Workbook
Exemplar: Flat or house sharing agreement

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