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.
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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19 Apr 2022
COVID-19 legislation for residential tenancies – ends 30 April 2022
Measures to support residential tenancies impacted by COVID-19 ends on 30 April 2022.
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19 Apr 2022
Electronic signing of tenancy agreements
Digital signing platforms have become commonplace but everyone’s needs must be considered when signing an agreement.
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19 Apr 2022
Changing co-tenants during a tenancy: who’s responsible for what?
Find out what needs to happen when there is a change of tenants during a tenancy.
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19 Apr 2022
RTA Webinar: Domestic and family violence provisions while renting
We’re looking at the Domestic and Family Violence provisions that came into effect on 20 October 2021.
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15 Mar 2022
Date set for remaining Stage 1 Rental Reforms to commence
Rental reforms around renting with pets and ending a tenancy to commence on 1 October 2022.
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15 Mar 2022
RTA Webinar: Tips for resolving tenancy disputes
Watch our webinar to learn how to prevent and resolve tenancy disputes
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15 Mar 2022
Harmony Week – tenancy support for a multicultural Australia
RTA resources for customers who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
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11 Mar 2022
New step-by-step guides to support the rental community affected by flooding
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has released step-by-step guides for tenants and property managers/owners dealing with the impacts of the recent South East Queensland floods.
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1 Mar 2022
Flooding in Southeast Queensland – RTA resources available
The RTA has a suite of resources available to assist both tenants and property managers/owners during a natural disaster.
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15 Feb 2022
RTA in 2022: tenancy information sessions and activities
Maintain your tenancy knowledge with our face-to-face information sessions, online webinars, podcast and more
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15 Feb 2022
RTA Webinar: Everyday tenancy scenarios made easy
Watch our webinar to learn practical everyday tips that will help your tenancy
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15 Feb 2022
Renting 101 for Queensland students
The RTA is releasing new resources to help first time and student renters start their tenancy on the right foot.