- Rental law changes relating to ending tenancies, renting with pets and the introduction of repair orders commenced as of 1 October 2022. Learn more.
- Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024. Learn more.
- Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes commenced from 30 September 2024, as part of ongoing rental reforms. Learn more.
This resource was recorded prior to the rental law changes coming into effect, and some information may be out of date.
In this webinar, we will cover essential legislative information to help you understand your rights and meet your obligations under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. In the past 12 months, the RTA has:
- finalised over 1000 investigations
- closed six court prosecutions with guilty pleas in all cases
- issued more than 50 Penalty Infringement Notices, and;
- provided education and awareness to more than 400 people.
Original publication on 21 Aug 2019
Last updated on 21 Aug 2019
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