General Tenancy Fact Sheets
The Residential Tenancies Authority produces Fact Sheets for tenants, lessors, and agents covering a wide range of topics for general tenancies.Abandoned Premises
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 contains provisions dealing with premises that are abandoned by tenants.
Allowing Time When Serving Notices
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 has clear requirements for allowing time when serving notices. To ensure your rights of recourse are not lost, it is important to follow the set notice periods. This Fact Sheet relates to fixed term and periodic agreements. There is a separate Fact Sheet about Moveable Dwellings.
Continuing a Fixed Term Tenancy Agreement
Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 a fixed term tenancy agreement must have specific starting and ending dates.
Domestic Violence - Information for Tenants
Every person has a right to feel safe and live free from violence. This fact sheet contains information about domestic violence and what a tenant can do if there is violence in their home.
Entry and Privacy
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 includes protection for tenants' right to privacy. In addition, the Act provides steps for lessors/agents to follow for entering premises to inspect, to carry out maintenance and for general management tasks.
Dispute Resolution Services
Residential tenancy agreements can sometimes become a source of disagreement, particularly if any of the parties do not meet the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Five Most Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for routine repairs and maintenance? When and how often can the lessor/agent enter a rental premises? How is the bond money refunded? Can a fixed term agreement be broken early? How can tenancy disputes be handled?
Rent Payments and Holding Deposits
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 covers the charging of holding deposits, rent payments and rental bonds.
Goods and Documents Left Behind
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 contains provisions dealing with goods and documents that are left behind by tenants when they leave or abandon premises.
Natural Disasters - Important Renting Information for Natural Disaster Victims
It is vital to know what your renting rights and responsibilities are if you've been affected by a natural disaster like a tropical cyclone. This fact sheet provides important details about what tenants and lessors can or can't do under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 if their rental property is damaged or non-livable.
Rental Premises - Use, Condition and Repairs
Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994, tenants and lessors/agents have responsibilities for residential premises, including the site and facilities in the case of moveable dwellings.
Renting in Queensland
The Residential Tenancies Authority looks after the Residential Tenancies Act 1994. This Act sets out the laws about renting a place in which to live, such as a house, apartment or caravan in Queensland.
Share Homes, Co-Tenancies and Sub-Letting
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 includes provisions which directly affect people sharing rented homes. Tenants in share home arrangements must be aware of their legal responsibilities and recognise the rights of the lessor. Lessors in turn have responsibilities in managing share households.
Smoke alarms
The Queensland Government has announced new smoke alarm laws which passed through Parliament in November 2006. This fact sheet contains information for tenants, lessors and agents about their obligations to install and maintain smoke alarms in rental premises.
Residential Tenancy Agreements [PDF 85kb]
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 includes requirements for tenancy agreements made in Queensland. The requirements cover general tenancies such as houses and flats, as well as moveable dwellings such as caravans and mobile homes (but not mobile homes under the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003).
Tenancy Databases
Tenancy databases are legitimate tools that allow lessors a means of protecting their property investments. This fact sheet contains information about who can be listed on a tenancy database, when they can be listed, what they can be listed for and what can be done about a listing.
Terminating a Tenancy Agreement
Residential tenancy agreements can only be terminated in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1994. This Fact Sheet contains information about terminating tenancy agreements.
Water Charging
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 contains provisions that assist in determining who is responsible for the payment of water costs in a rental property.
