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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22 Apr 2021
We're moving in June 2021
Upcoming service changes during the RTA’s office relocation
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20 Apr 2021
Understanding water charges webinars
Learn more about water charges for tenants, property owners and community housing providers
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29 Mar 2021
Postponed: Cairns RTA information sessions
Our free tenancy information and support sessions have been postponed.
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24 Mar 2021
Digital signatures accepted on RTA forms
Use of digital signatures accepted on all RTA forms for simple and convenient essential tenancy transactions.
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24 Mar 2021
Your questions answered: searching for a rental, rent and ending a tenancy
Tips to help you navigate the current Queensland rental market
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24 Mar 2021
Don't miss out on the latest tenancy news and information
Resubscribe today to RTA News to access essential renting updates
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23 Feb 2021
RTA webinar: When a tenant abandons a rental property
Know the processes and rules in ending the tenancy and taking care of items left behind.
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22 Feb 2021
What’s on: Cairns RTA information sessions
Register for our free tenancy information and support sessions.
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28 Jan 2021
New Tenancy Dispute Resolution Web Service now live
A new, convenient, digital way for customers to request dispute resolution at the RTA
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18 Jan 2021
Podcast: Talking Tenancies is back in 2021
Listen to our latest episode on routine inspections (run time 15 minutes).
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15 Jan 2021
RTA to launch Tenancy Dispute Resolution Web Service
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) will launch a new Tenancy Dispute Resolution Web Service in late January.
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23 Dec 2020
We’re streamlining our customer communications to support better tenancy outcomes
The RTA will work closely with sector peak bodies to review its customer correspondence.