Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.
Update
Changes to the rental application process, collection and storage of personal information, privacy and access and requests to attach fixtures or make structural changes commenced from 1 May 2025 as part of ongoing rental law changes.
This resource is currently being updated to reflect these changes. As a result, some of the information contained in this resource may be out of date.
Visit the RTA's rental law changes webpage to access the latest information.
- Watch a webinar: the RTA have developed webinars for new and experienced property managers and owners.
- Forms: access up to date forms for managing general tenancies that must be used at various stages of the process.
- Newsletter: subscribe to get RTA News delivered straight to your inbox each month with the latest Queensland tenancy news and information.
- Useful contacts: know who to contact when you need assistance.
Managing general tenancies in Queensland
Download the Managing general tenancies in Queensland guide, which provides property owners and managers with an easy-to-read summary of their tenancy rights and responsibilities.
This guide provides a summary of how the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 applies, and the information provided is for general guidance only – it is not legal advice.