Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.
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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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.
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30 Sep 2024
Gold Coast property owner fined for failing to lodge bond
Property owner unfamiliar with tenancy laws fined for not meeting obligations.
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30 Sep 2024
New Queensland rental laws in effect from 30 September 2024 and updated RTA forms
On 30 September 2024, proclamation part one rental law reforms commenced for Queensland tenancies.
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27 Sep 2024
RTA Annual Report 2023–24 published
Read about the RTA's achievements and performance against its strategic objectives over the last financial year.
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19 Sep 2024
Electrical Safety Fortnight: staying safe in a rental property
To mark Electrical Safety Fortnight (2-14 September), the RTA is sharing resources to help tenants, residents, property managers and owners stay safe.
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13 Sep 2024
New investigation request form
Our new form makes it easier to submit a request to the RTA to investigate an alleged offence under Queensland's rental laws.