Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Learn more about the changes and what they mean for you.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023, and will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. 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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31 Oct 2022
RTA Webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 4 Your questions answered
In this webinar, we answer your top FAQs from our recent tenancy information sessions held across Queensland.
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31 Oct 2022
Know the rules about renting with pets
We take a deep dive into what the 1 October 2022 tenancy law changes around renting with pets mean for tenants, property managers and owners.
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31 Oct 2022
RTA webinar: Starting your tenancy on the right foot
Watch our webinar from 10 November 2022 for practical tips on what you can do from the start to help ensure a successful tenancy.
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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.