There are specific rules to follow for provider to remove a resident living in rooming accommodation such as a boarding house, supported accommodation, or off-campus student accommodation.

The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) provides best practice guidelines to help tenants/residents and property managers/owners/providers confidently navigate the application process.

A rental bond (also known as a deposit) is money paid by the tenant at the start of a tenancy agreement. It is used as financial protection for the lessor in case the tenant breaches the terms of the agreement.

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) provides rules for collecting rental bonds in rooming accommodation, such as boarding houses, hostels, and on and off-campus student accommodation in Queensland. 

Both tenants/residents and lessors/agents have responsibilities for residential premises, including the site and facilities in the case of general and moveable dwellings.

Tenants are required to seek the lessor’s consent to keep a pet at the rental property. Lessors can provide approval subject to reasonable conditions as agreed with the tenant, or refuse the request only based on specific reasons under the legislation.

Rent payments for rooming accommodation in Queensland are covered by the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act).

These guidelines discuss discuss different options for property managers/owners to ensure the timely resolution of maintenance issues and to maintain positive relationships with tenants. These guidelines also provide information about what property managers/owners should consider if they are issued with a repair order.

These guidelines discuss different options to ensure the timely resolution of maintenance issues. These guidelines also provide tenants with information about about what to consider if they choose to apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) for a repair order.

A repair order ensures that managing parties take action to address repairs to a rental property and its inclusions in a timely manner. 

From 1 October 2022, tenants have the option to apply for a repair order from the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) for routine and emergency repairs.

Residents with impaired capacity who rent rooms in rooming accommodation are covered by the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act). 

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 lists the rights and responsibilities of people living in, and operating, rooming accommodation such as boarding houses, hostels, and off-campus student accommodation.