Update
Rental law changes around ending tenancies, renting with pets and the introduction of repair orders commenced on 1 October 2022.
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31 Oct 2022
Changes to renting granny flats explained
Learn about the recent Planning Regulation changes allowing property owners to rent secondary dwellings, such as granny flats, to non-family members.
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1 Oct 2022
New and updated RTA forms for use from 1 October 2022
New and updated RTA forms have been published to reflect Queensland’s new tenancy laws.
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27 Sep 2022
A guide to renting with others
Learn about the different types of rental agreements for share accommodation and know what questions to ask before you rent a place with others.
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27 Sep 2022
What happens when a rental property is sold?
Can tenants stay in a sold property? What are the rules for open houses? We answer your top FAQs about rental properties for sale.
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27 Sep 2022
Preparing for Queensland tenancy laws taking effect from 1 October
4 days left until new tenancy laws are live – are you ready?
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15 Sep 2022
RTA webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 3 Repair orders and other amendments
The third of the RTA's new rental law changes webinar series focusing on the introduction of repair orders and other amendments.
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25 Aug 2022
Get involved: new tenancy laws events and resources
Know your rights and responsibilities under Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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25 Aug 2022
To 1 October 2022 and beyond: which laws apply, how and when?
Understand your rights and responsibilities before and after Queensland tenancy law changes come into effect.
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23 Aug 2022
The RTA is improving how we handle customer complaints
We have introduced a new complaints management policy and procedure to improve our service and processes and to ensure we can use your feedback to improve our processes, products, and services.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA launches education campaign for 1 October rental law changes
Information and resources available to increase your understanding of Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 1 Ending tenancies
The first of the RTA’s new rental law changes webinar series about the new laws and processes associated with ending a residential tenancy.
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20 Jul 2022
Entry to rental properties during cold and flu season
Keep yourself and others safe by only conducting entries and repairs alongside Queensland public health directives and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.