The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has published updated forms for general tenancies and rooming accommodation.
This follows the commencement of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025 (the Regulation), which applies from 1 September 2025.
The updated Regulation does not introduce any new obligations or major changes. Instead it:
- clarifies existing requirements
- makes minor administrative updates
- simplifies forms and wording to make them easier to use.
Read our previous news article to learn more about the changes, including the provisions that apply to support the sector’s transition to the new Regulation.
Updated RTA forms
The RTA has updated its forms and resources, which apply from 1 September 2025. Make sure you download and use the latest version of RTA forms.
A list of updated forms and their changes is below.
| Updated forms | Changes |
|---|---|
| General tenancy agreement (Form 18a) |
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| Moveable tenancy dwelling agreement (Form 18b) | |
| Rooming Accommodation Agreement (Form R18) | |
| Notice ending tenancy interest (domestic and family violence) (Form 20) |
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| Notice ending residency interest (domestic and family violence) (Form R20) | |
| Domestic and family violence report | |
| Rental application (Form 22) |
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| Rental application - Rooming accommodation (Form R22) |
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