Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. 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.
Stay up to date with all news and useful information about renting in Queensland. From changes in rental rules and procedures, to other interesting topics to do with your rental home in Queensland – the RTA News has it covered.
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7 May 2025
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
The Residential Tenancies Authority and the Queensland Government provide resources for people experiencing domestic and family violence in a tenancy.
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30 Apr 2025
New Queensland rental laws in effect from 1 May 2025 and updated RTA forms
On 1 May 2025, new rental law changes commenced for Queensland tenancies.
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7 Apr 2025
Queensland Digital Identity (QDI) is now active
The Queensland Digital Identity (QDI) system was activated on 6 April 2025. QDI is a more advanced and secure system for logging into online services, including RTA Web Services.
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26 Mar 2025
Preparing for rental law changes from 1 May 2025
New rental laws commence from 1 May – are you ready?
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6 Mar 2025
RTA still supporting rental sector during Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is continuing to support the rental sector during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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3 Mar 2025
Owner-occupiers renting out rooms
Owner-occupiers in Queensland can rent part of their property without losing stamp duty concessions.
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24 Feb 2025
RTA enhances stakeholder collaboration with new working groups
Stakeholders from across the rental sector joined the RTA in February to discuss issues for tenants, property owners and property managers and improve collaboration.
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14 Feb 2025
A new CEO will deliver the RTA’s next strategic plan
After 7 years leading the RTA, CEO Jennifer Smith has signalled she will not renew her contract in July. Recruitment of the next CEO is underway.
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7 Feb 2025
Flooding in north Queensland – RTA ready to support rental sector
RTA resources to help tenants and property managers/owners affected by a weather events and natural disasters.
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17 Dec 2024
RTA refreshes stakeholder engagement arrangements for 2025
Stakeholders are invited to participate in new working groups from February 2025 that will increase collaboration and help improve customer services.
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16 Dec 2024
Advertising rent increases
When a property is advertised for rent, the rent amount must be stated in the advertisement for the property at a fixed price.
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28 Oct 2024
$4.7m in forgotten bonds returned to Queensland's renting community
More than 4,000 Queenslanders have been reunited with $4.7 million in outstanding rental bond payments following an RTA customer email campaign.