Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes to maximum bond amount, bond claims, compliance provisions and rent, bond and other payments commenced from 30 September 2024, as part of ongoing rental reforms. Learn more about the changes and what they mean for you.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024.
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 As a result, some of the information contained in this resource may be out of date.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 ongoing 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.
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- 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.