2ndstorey Rooms – Secure Room Rentals

Question: "Want to rent out one or two rooms without the hassle, risk, or lack of contracts?"

We make renting rooms easy: legal contracts, rent collection, and support services for shared living setups agents ignore.

Why Us

Renting out one or two rooms is increasingly popular — but agents don't touch it. Without proper contracts and processes, landlords risk unpaid rent, disputes, and awkward living situations.

The Problems Room-Landlords Face

No contracts or legal protection

Informal rent collection → late payments or non-payment

Tenant screening is difficult

No support for disputes or repairs

Agents won't manage partial rentals

Our Solution

Legal room rental contracts tailored for shared living

Automated rent collection & reminders

Tenant screening tools and ID verification

Shared-living house rules templates

Dispute mediation & issue escalation

Our Offering (What's Included)

Legal Contracts

Room rental contracts tailored for shared living with clear rights, responsibilities, and payment terms.

Rent Collection

Automated rent collection & reminders with direct debit systems to reduce awkwardness and ensure timely payments.

Tenant Screening

Tenant screening tools and ID verification to help you find reliable flatmates and avoid problem tenants.

House Rules

Shared-living house rules templates covering utilities, cleaning, noise, and other common shared living issues.

Dispute Mediation

Dispute mediation & issue escalation with professional support for resolving conflicts in shared living situations.

Optional Add-ons

Cleaning services, utilities management, and other services to make shared living even easier to manage.

How It Works

Set Up

We create legal agreements for each room with clear terms and conditions.

Find Tenants

Use our screening tools or your own network to find reliable flatmates.

Collect Rent

Automated reminders, direct transfers. No more awkward rent collection conversations.

Manage Living

Shared-living rules, compliance, and dispute support to keep everything running smoothly.

Why We're Different

Purpose-Built for Partial Rentals

Unlike agents, we focus on small-scale leases. Room rentals are our specialty, not an afterthought.

Legal Protection Included

No handshake deals. Every room rental gets a proper contract that protects both you and your tenant.

Low Cost

Services priced for room rentals, not whole-house commissions. Affordable rates that make sense for partial rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I legally rent out a room in Australia?

You need a written rental agreement that covers rights, responsibilities, and payment terms. 2ndstorey Rooms provides legally sound contracts specific to room rentals.

Do I need a contract to rent my spare room?

Yes — handshake deals can lead to disputes. A contract protects you and your tenant, sets clear rules, and makes enforcement possible if things go wrong.

What's the best way to collect rent from a flatmate?

Automated collection is best — we provide direct debit systems with reminders to reduce awkwardness and ensure timely payments.

Can landlords evict tenants in shared homes?

Yes, but only through legal processes. Having the right contract ensures you can take action if a tenant refuses to leave or breaks rules.

Why don't real estate agents manage room rentals?

Room rentals are too small-scale for traditional agents, who focus on full-property leases. That's why we built 2ndstorey Rooms — to give landlords of shared homes the same protection and structure as whole-property landlords.

What if I have problems with my flatmate?

We provide dispute mediation and issue escalation services. Our team helps resolve conflicts professionally and can guide you through legal processes if needed.