All tenants are required to participate in an annual eligibility review in accordance with the National Rental Affordability Scheme. Rent for affordable housing properties will not exceed 75 percent of the market rent.

Unity offers several ways for community housing tenants to pay rent. These include Centrepay, direct debit (must be set up by tenant), bank deposit, online transfer, or money order.

Bonds are payable at or prior to sign up and are equivalent to four or six weeks’ rent, depending on the weekly rent amount. We accept Housing SA bond guarantees or cash bonds, paid into our bank account.

Rent is reviewed prior to a new lease being issued.

You may be responsible for payment of water usage and supply, depending on the requirements of your Tenancy Agreement.

If you are responsible for payment of water usage, you will be sent an invoice quarterly with a copy of the SA Water account. Water invoices must be paid within 14 days.

If you believe Unity has made an incorrect decision, you can request a review of the decision.