Forms for general tenancies

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.

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Bond lodgement (Form 2)
v7 Dec 22

The Bond lodgement is used when lodging either a full or part-payment of rental bond money (for Queensland tenancies) with the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).

Change of rental property (Form 3)
v2 Jun21

The Change of rental property (Form 3) transfers bond money from one property to another and only allows transfers where the lessor, agent or manager/provider remains the same.

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Refund of rental bond (Form 4)
v10 Dec22

The Refund of rental bond (Form 4) is used to request a rental bond refund from the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). This form should be completed when the tenancy agreement has ended.

Continuing interest notice
v3 Oct 22

The Continuing interest notice has been developed to support property managers/owners, agents or managers/providers to fulfil their obligations under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.

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Change of property manager/owner (Form 5)
v2 Jun21

The Change of property manager/owner (Form 5) is used to notify the RTA there has been a change of lessor, agent or manager/provider in an ongoing tenancy. It must be completed and signed by the previous and new lessor, agent or manager/provider.

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Notice to remedy breach (Form 11)
v13 Jun21

The Notice to remedy breach (Form 11) is used during the tenancy where either the tenants or the lessor/agent claim that there has been a 'breach' of one (or a number) of terms of the residential tenancy agreement.

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Notice to leave (Form 12)
v24 Dec22

The Notice to leave (Form 12) is used when the lessor/agent is giving notice to the tenant/s to vacate the property. Correct notice periods must always be given.

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Pocket guide for tenants - houses and units (Form 17a)
v14 Aug23

The Pocket guide for tenants - house and units (Form 17a) is for tenants who live in houses, flats, units, townhouses and houseboats. It includes information the tenant will need while renting and explains their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Pocket guide for tenants - caravan parks (Form 17b)
v13 Aug23

The Pocket guide for tenants - caravan parks (Form 17b) is for tenants who live in a caravan or mobile home (manufactured home) or rent a site. It includes information the tenant will need while renting and explains their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Notice to vacate from mortgagee to tenants (Form 19)
v5 Oct22

The purpose of the Notice to vacate from mortgagee to tenant (Form 19) is to inform the tenant/s of a rental property that the mortgagee (or appointed person) will be taking possession of the premises and ending the tenancy agreement.

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Domestic and family violence report
v9 Oct22

The Domestic and family violence report which must be completed and signed by an authorised professional can be provided as a type of relevant evidence to support that a tenant/resident is/has been experiencing domestic and family violence.  

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Pet request response template for lessors
v2 Dec22

A lessor/agent can use this letter template to respond to a tenant's request to keep a pet, and to ensure their response contains the required information and is compliant with legislative requirements.

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Update your details form
v3 Feb23

Use this form to register your bank account details with the RTA if these have not already been provided on a Refund of rental bond (Form 4), which needs to be completed and submitted to the RTA to commence the refund process.

Complaints Form
v4 Jul22

If you are dissatisfied with your experience with the RTA, you can use this form to submit a complaint and we will investigate it.

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Customer feedback form
v11 Jul22

You can use this form to submit a compliment about an RTA staff member or make suggestions on how we can improve our services.

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Letter of Authority (LoA) template

The purpose of this template is for customers to authorise a third-party to act on your behalf when dealing with the RTA. A separate form is required for each person/organisation you wish to authorise.

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