This studio apartment made headlines, but what are the laws governing rental properties?

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Images of an Adelaide apartment with a toilet in the living room have gone viral on social media, but it has left many wondering who would rent such an apartment and how is it legal?

but it has left many wondering who would rent such an apartment and how is it legal?

If they don't, rentals can be reported to a statewide register, and landlords can be slapped with rent-control measures to ensure tenants are not paying market price for a substandard property.Tenancy law expert Paris Dean said many of the standards listed in South Australia's Housing Improvement Regulations Act were a matter of interpretation.

"Ultimately, if a dispute arose, it would be a matter for a body like the SA Civil and Administrative Tribunal to determine if the provision of toilet and bathing facilities surrounded by partially-frosted glass meets the definition of 'adequate privacy,'" Mr Dean said. The unit is one of seven, similar-sized "apartments" in the 1892 heritage building, which was previously an Airbnb before being converted into residential dwellings.

Barrister Paris Dean says many of the building requirements listed in SA's Housing Improvement Regulations Act were a matter of interpretation.Despite clearly defined tenancy rights, there are limited legal protections for tenants who complain about their rental in South Australia.

 

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A bathroom in the kitchen

North Adelaide ? It will just become a bed for a highly paid city worker who will stay here rather than a hotel. It will save hours commuting to their real home and give enough privacy to keep a change or 2 of clothes there. Let them work later or bonk the mistress.

How sweet would it be in the winter to get out of the shower and dry your arse on a raging open fire? Real good.

Just replace the clear glass with opaque.

Laws are pointless if not enforced and no one cares.

If you have the room for a full size fireplace .. put up a wall or two!

good for cooks who can't cook properly and need to go in a hurry 😉

Maybe these sick perverts 🤢🤮

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