Examples of more than one household unit
Example 1
Jane and Michael live with their 2 sons, 1 daughter and their niece. Jane's brother Doug and his daughter also live in the same house.
Doug and his daughter came to live with Jane's family after Doug became a sole parent and stopped working to look after his daughter.
The household need of household 1 and household 2 is assessed together and both household signatories are required to sign the tenancy agreement.
Household 1 | Jane and Michael, their sons aged 12 and 15 years, daughter aged 8 years, and niece aged 8 years | Jane and Michael are signatories for this household unit. Their sons, daughter and niece are their dependent children. |
Household 2 | Doug and his daughter aged 7 years | Doug is the signatory for the second household unit. His daughter is his dependent child |
Example 2
Sarah lives with her daughter aged 21 years, and her son aged 15 years. Sarah's sister Fran lives with the family as she needs support from Sarah.
There is no obligation for Fran to sign the tenancy agreement as she meets the criteria to be considered an additional occupant.
The household decides that Fran does not need to sign the tenancy agreement.
Household 1 | Sarah, daughter aged 21 years, son aged 15 years | Sarah is signatory for the household unit. Her daughter is a non-dependent child is considered an additional occupant as she has an intellectual disability. Sarah's son is a dependent child |
Additional occupant | Fran (Sarah's sister) | Fran has been determined as an additional occupant and not a separate household unit. She has a need to remain as part of the household. Her income is not included in the Income Related Rent assessment |
Sarah and Fran decide that Fran should also sign the tenancy agreement which ensures her security of tenure at the property.
Household 1 | Sarah, daughter aged 21 years, son aged 15 years | Sarah is signatory for this household unit. Daughter is a non-dependent child who is considered an additional occupant as she has an intellectual disability and Sarah's son is a dependent child |
Household 2 | Fran (Sarah's sister) | Fran is the signatory for the second household unit. Her income is included in the Income Related Rent assessment |
Example 3
Jane and Pamela are friends and Jane is supporting Pamela after her rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction. They apply for social housing and decide that they will both sign the tenancy agreement.
Household 1 | Jane | Jane is the signatory for herself. Her income is included in the assessment of Income Related Rent |
Household 2 | Pamela | Pamela is also a signatory. Her income is included in the assessment of Income Related Rent |
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