Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes commenced on 30 September 2024. Learn more.
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.
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 As a result, some of the information contained in this resource may be out of date.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.
Useful links and contact numbers for other agencies and organisations that may also be able to help with aspects of your tenancy, if you manage or own a rental property in Queensland.
Are you a property manager? The handy REIQ Disaster Toolkit may answer some of your questions.
DV toolkit: get useful tips for property managers on recognising and responding to a DFV situation.