Reletting costs for agreements under 3 years entered into on or after 30 September 2024 vary depending on how much of the agreed tenancy duration has expired when a tenant/resident vacates, or the rent until a new tenant/resident moves in, whichever is the lesser amount.  

Example calculation for an agreement under 3 years 

These calculations show how reletting costs change depending on the percentage of the tenancy agreement that has expired at the time of tenancy termination, using a weekly rent of $500 as the basis.

For agreements over 3 years entered into on or after 30 September 2024, reletting costs are calculated based on which of the below methods produces the lowest amount:

• one month’s rent for each 12-month period remaining of the term of the agreement, up to a maximum amount equal to 6 months rent; or
• based on the rent that would be payable until a new agreement begins after the premises are relet.

Example calculation for an agreement over 3 years

These calculations show both methods for calculating reletting costs for agreements over 3 years. 

1. one month’s rent for each 12-month period remaining of the term of the agreement, up to a maximum amount equal to 6 months rent; or
2. based on the rent that would be payable until a new agreement begins after the premises are relet. 

Residential tenancy agreements entered into before 30 September 2024 that include a term requiring tenants/residents to pay reasonable costs for reletting the premises and comply with the requirements of the previous section (s357A (1)) will be considered compliant under the Act and will still apply at the agreement end date.

This reletting cost calculator is provided as a general guideline for estimating potential reletting costs based on the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, particularly sections 357A (3)(a) and (4) for general tenancy agreements, and sections 396A (3)(a) and (4) for rooming accommodation agreements.

It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a definitive determination of reletting costs. This calculator does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. Users should conduct their own calculations tailored to their specific situation.

• The RTA is not responsible for any errors, omissions, inconsistencies or inaccuracies of the information available through this calculator.
• The RTA is not liable for any losses, damages, or other consequences incurred as a result of using this calculator or relying on any results provided by this calculator.
• Users are responsible for verifying the results and making decisions based on their own calculation and understanding.

• The calculator and disclaimer may be updated periodically. Users should review the disclaimer regularly for any changes.
• The RTA is not responsible for any out-of-date information provided in this calculator, as there may be a delay between when a change takes effect, and when the information available through this calculator is updated.

Due to the complexity of individual tenancy arrangements, the RTA does not provide reletting cost calculation services. Reletting costs should be discussed and calculated between parties using the guidance and examples provided above. Parties can also use the reletting costs calculator above to estimate costs.

Any amount specified in a QCAT order in relation to reletting costs in favour of a property manager/owner cannot exceed the reletting costs that would be payable using the calculations as set out in the Act.

If a residential tenancy agreement entered into before 30 September 2024 includes a term requiring tenants/residents to pay reasonable costs for reletting the premises, the term will still apply providing it is compliant with the requirements of the previous section (s357A (1)) of the Act.