Rental law changes
1. Rent increase changes - Legislation to limit rent increase frequency to once every 12 months came into effect on 1 July 2023. Learn more.
2. Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023. They will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. Learn more.
The RTA hosts free educational webinars to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property manager or owner under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
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Go to the RTA YouTube channel for instructional videos and more.
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21 Jun 2021
Bond basics - what you need to know
Bond basics – what you need to know to understand how to lodge a bond, make changes, and claim the bond after the tenancy has ended. The webinar provides practical tips to help tenants, property owners and property managers at different stages of tenancies.
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19 May 2021
Selling a rental property
Watch this webinar, Selling a rental property, to understand the legislative requirements of selling a rental property in Queensland as outlined in the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
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21 Apr 2021
Practical tips for navigating a challenging rental market
We discuss navigating rental market challenges in a low vacancy/high demand period, share practical tips and answer common questions on your rights and responsibilities around searching for a rental property, rent payments and ending a tenancy.
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24 Feb 2021
When a tenant abandons a rental property
When a tenant abandons a rental property, it is important for the property manager/owner to know what to do and follow correct processes to end the tenancy and to deal with any possessions left behind.
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28 Jan 2021
Tenancy Disputes Resolution Web Service
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has launched a Tenancy Dispute Resolution Web Service to make essential transactions even easier for our customers. See a short demonstration of this new Web Service in action.
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10 Dec 2020
Pool safety in rental properties
Summertime fun with pools – whether it is a built-in pool, or a portable blow up pool – do you know the pool safety laws and what is required whether you are an owner or a tenant?
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10 Dec 2020
Festive season reminders for tenants
With the festive season fast approaching, the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has compiled some timely tips and reminders to help tenants plan for a happy, safe, secure and enjoyable holiday season.
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27 Nov 2020
Your questions answered - Part 3
The RTA’s three-part webinar series “Your questions answered” addresses commonly asked questions and provides practical information to help everyone comply with tenancy obligations.