一项新的研究显示,澳大利亚的股份住房制度受到不安全条件、无反应的房东和有限的租户保护的困扰。 A new study reveals Australia’s sharehousing system is plagued by unsafe conditions, unresponsive landlords, and limited tenant protections.

斯温伯恩科技大学的一项新研究揭示了澳大利亚的共享住房系统面临的广泛挑战, A new study by Swinburne University of Technology reveals widespread challenges in Australia’s sharehousing system, where poor conditions like mould and dampness, unresponsive landlords, and strained housemate relationships create unsafe and stressful living environments. 租户往往由于复杂和缺乏支持而难以寻求法律补救,许多租户被困在日益恶化的房屋中,没有负担得起的替代办法。 Tenants often face difficulties pursuing legal remedies due to complexity and lack of support, leaving many trapped in deteriorating homes with no affordable alternatives. 虽然有些人发现室友之间团结一致,但冲突——包括家庭暴力——可能升级,权力不平衡往往阻止人们离开虐待或不安全的局面。 While some find solidarity among housemates, conflicts—including domestic violence—can escalate, and power imbalances often prevent people from leaving abusive or unsafe situations. 研究强调,迫切需要进行政策改革,以保护租房者的权利,并确保在共同生活安排中提供安全的、可居住的住房。 The research highlights the urgent need for policy reforms to protect renters’ rights and ensure safe, habitable housing in shared living arrangements.