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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23 Dec 2020
Updated RTA forms for use during COVID-19
Some RTA forms have been updated to reflect extended COVID-19 arrangements to 30 April 2021.
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10 Dec 2020
Understanding residential services in Queensland
Learn about the legislation and know where to get help when you need it.
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10 Dec 2020
RTA Webinar: Festive season reminders for tenants
Tips to help you enjoy the end-of-year festivities and uphold your tenancy obligations for a happy holiday.
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10 Dec 2020
Community education, COVID-19 and collaboration in 2020
Working closely with key stakeholders over an unexpected year.
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8 Dec 2020
RTA Webinar: Pool safety in rental properties
Play it safe and be on point with pool safety compliance this summer.
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27 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Your questions answered – Part 3
Final webinar in the three-part series responding to frequently asked questions from customers.
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24 Nov 2020
SAPA and RTA collaboration to boost support sector resources
Supporting the accommodation sector to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our community
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24 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Plan ahead and get ready for storm season
Follow a three-step plan to prepare for extreme weather
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5 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Ending a tenancy – a tenant’s guide
Essential steps you will need to take to help make your move a success.
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30 Sep 2020
Amended regulation now live and updated RTA forms
Changes to COVID-19 residential tenancy arrangements are now in effect. A number of RTA forms have also been updated and removed in line with these changes.
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16 Sep 2020
COVID-19 update: changes from 30 September
The Queensland Government has announced changes to COVID-19 arrangements for residential tenancies from 30 September.
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10 Sep 2020
RTA insights: Qld COVID-19 conciliation data
Queenslanders have resolved 70 per cent of all conciliated COVID-19 disputes.