Help in an emergency
Call 000 if you or someone else is in danger.
For non-emergency support, call the 1800RESPECT domestic violence helpline on 1800 737 732 (available 24/7).
If you are experiencing domestic and family violence in a rental property, there are steps you can take under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act). You have rights even if you aren’t named in the tenancy agreement.
What is domestic and family violence?
Domestic and family violence is where one person in an intimate personal, family or informal carer relationship behaves towards the other person in the relationship in a way that is violent, abusive, threatening or coercive. For more information visit the Queensland Government’s what is domestic and family violence page or the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012.
How to leave a tenancy due to domestic and family violence
If you don’t feel safe to stay in a rental property due to domestic and family violence, there are steps you can take to leave quickly.
How to safely continue a tenancy
If you are experiencing domestic and family violence in a rental property and would like to stay in the property, there are steps you can take to safely continue the tenancy.
Help and support services
You can find local domestic and family violence support services in your area and helplines in the Queensland Government’s help and support options directory.
For more information about tenancy options in a domestic and family violence situation, contact the RTA on 1300 366 311. We will always check that you can talk without risking your safety. We will confirm your identity before discussing personal information or domestic and family violence.