A lessor is a person who owns a premises and rents it to a tenant. A lessor can sometimes be called a landlord or landlady. The RTA does not recognise or use this title in any publications or legislation.
- Starting, during, ending a tenancy and when something goes wrong
Detailed information about your rights and responsibilities throughout all stages of a tenancy.
- Forms for lessors
Forms that a lessor may require for the duration of a tenancy. The full suite of RTA forms including all forms that a lessor may require during a tenancy.
- Publications for lessors
This page contains publications that may assist a lessor.
- Legislation for lessors
This page outlines the legislation that applies to lessors.
- Median weekly rents
Quarterly reports showing the median rents charged for Brisbane, Brisbane Statistical Division, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Northern Queensland.
- Contacts for lessors
The contacts listed on this page may be able to provide further assistance to a lessor.
- The Office of State Revenue
The OSR can provide information about leasing your principal place of residence to tenants. You may not be eligible for the First Home Owner Grant and may incur transfer duty and land tax. Call 1300 300 734 to discuss your specific circumstances.
Last Updated: 01 July 2009
