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The RTA Contact Centre and front counter will be open from 8:30am to 4pm on Friday 3 December 2021. RTA Web Services remain available 24/7 for essential tenancy transactions.

Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect on 20 October 2021. We’re working to update our website and resources as a priority and more information will be available soon. Learn about the changes.

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Bulk Bond Lodgement Webinar

RTA Webinar: Introducing the Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service

The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is launching a new Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service in December.

Bulk Bond Lodgement coming soon

RTA to launch Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service

The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) will launch a new Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service in early December.

Taking photos in a rental property

Taking photos in a rental property

New fact sheets available to support tenants and property owners/managers to prevent and resolve issues around taking photos in a rental property

Cairns Roadshow

RTA delivers tenancy information sessions in Cairns

The RTA delivered two free information sessions for more than 150 property managers and property owners in Cairns in October