New rental laws are now in effect
Further changes to Queensland’s rental laws commenced on 1 May 2025, which built on changes that commenced in June and September 2024.
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Information for tenants, owners and managers
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Starting a tenancy
Report a rental not advertised at a fixed price
You can tell us anonymously if you suspect rent bidding has occurred.
Report repair concerns
Tell us if an advertised rental property does not meet minimum housing standards.
Songlines: our dedicated phone line
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples renting in Queensland.
Latest news
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18 Jul 2025
Median rents and quarterly data for Q2 2025
The RTA shares median rents data for all of Queensland, and data on our service offerings, for the quarter ending June 2025.
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17 Jul 2025
RTA to welcome new chief executive officer
Steve Davidson will join the Residential Tenancies Authority in August as its chief executive officer after an extensive recruitment search. The announcement coincides with new appointments to the RTA Board.
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16 Jul 2025
Stakeholder working groups supporting collaboration in rental sector
Stakeholders from across the rental sector met in June to discuss issues for tenants, property owners and property managers for improved collaboration.
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7 Jul 2025
RTA launches new phone service for First Nations customer enquiries
The RTA’s new phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aims to better support this customer group.