The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) does not apply to boarders or lodgers in residential tenancy agreements or rooming accommodation agreements. 

Rental bonds

Providers can take bond money as part of a rental agreement. If a bond is taken from a boarder or lodger, the sections of the Act about rental bonds apply to the agreement. This also applies where a boarder/lodger rents a room from an owner-occupier and has paid a bond.

See our rental bonds page for more information.

Boarders/lodgers in rooming accommodation

The Act covers some people in rooming accommodation who may be considered a type of boarder or lodger. For example, a person who lives in a boarding house, supporting accommodation or hostel. 

Dispute resolution for boarders/lodgers

The RTA provides dispute resolution for matters relating to rental bonds. We are unable to resolve disputes relating to rental agreements that are not covered under the Act.

More information

If you're unsure whether a person is classified as a boarder/lodger or a tenant/resident under the Act, contact the RTA or make an urgent application to QCAT for a decision.