Update
Rental law changes introducing 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.
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6 Dec 2023
Using proactive communication to prevent issues and resolve disputes
Find out how adapting your communication style benefits everyone and can prevent issues and resolve disputes during a tenancy.
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28 Sep 2023
$6.2 million in forgotten bond monies returned to Queenslanders
The RTA is reconnecting Queenslanders with their forgotten bonds – here’s what you need to know.
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28 Sep 2023
Updated managing party guides
Updated managing party guides include general tenancies, rooming accommodation and caravan parks.
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1 Sep 2023
Minimum housing standards are now in effect for new tenancies
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies from 1 September 2023 and we’ve updated our forms, factsheets and resources.
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2 Aug 2023
RTA responds: regulation activities data released
The RTA has today published its latest 2022–23 data relating to rental sector compliance and enforcement activities and outcomes.
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27 Jul 2023
RTA resources to help you prepare for minimum housing standards
The RTA has published a suite of resources to support customers with new minimum housing standards, which come into effect from 1 September 2023.
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27 Jul 2023
The ABCs of renting a room
The RTA’s commitment to educating our stakeholders and customers extends through many forums, including the media. Recently we spoke with ABC Radio Brisbane Drive on sub-letting.
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12 Jul 2023
Ensuring the annual rent increase frequency limit is effective
The Queensland Government is seeking community feedback about whether rent increases should be attached the property rather than an individual tenancy agreement.
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11 Jul 2023
Queenslanders urged to claim 114,000 outstanding rental bond payments
Have you forgotten to claim your rental bond? Learn about our latest campaign.
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1 Jul 2023
Rent increase changes and updated RTA forms from 1 July
New and updated RTA forms have been published to reflect rent increase frequency changes.
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28 Apr 2023
Preparing for minimum housing standards
Minimum housing standards are coming into effect soon to ensure all Queensland rental properties are safe, secure and functional. Learn what’s required for a rental property to meet the new standards.
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28 Apr 2023
New streamlined RTA median rents data
We’ve changed how we format our quarterly median rents data to make it even easier to use.