Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.
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28 Nov 2019
Handy tools for student accommodation providers
Resources to help support new students and first-time renters
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28 Nov 2019
Help shape Queensland’s tenancy laws
Consultation open until 28 December 2019
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19 Nov 2019
RTA Webinars: Introducing RTA Web Services for refunds, bond disputes and updating your details
Two free webinars to help you navigate new online forms
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19 Nov 2019
Top tips to help you raise and resolve tenancy disputes
Focusing on outcomes and preserving relationships
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6 Nov 2019
Dealing with breaches in a tenancy
Serving notices and calculating notice periods
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17 Oct 2019
$5000 fine for property manager after repeat offences show “utter contempt”
“Unscrupulous” offender Melissa Russo convicted
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15 Oct 2019
Have your say on RTA's web services for bond refunds and disputes
Register for a focus group now.
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10 Oct 2019
Be prepared for wild weather
Take action during Get Ready Queensland Week (13–19 October)
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3 Oct 2019
RTA Annual Report 2018–19 now published
RTA making strides towards strategic objectives
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3 Oct 2019
Streamlining services for a paperless RTA
Bulk printing to cease from 1 January 2020
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3 Oct 2019
RTA services and resources for tenants
Celebrating International Tenants’ Day 2019
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20 Sep 2019
Agent fined over ‘predatorial’ behaviour towards tenants
Agency interfering with tenants’ reasonable peace, comfort and privacy of using rental premises