Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Learn more about the changes and what they mean for you.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 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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17 Jan 2022
Renting during COVID-19: what tenants and property managers/owners need to know
Your questions around inspections, entry, visitors, quarantining and isolation answered
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17 Jan 2022
RTA Webinar: Deep dive into legislative amendments to the RTRA Act
Watch our interactive webinar recording to learn more about the changes to Queensland tenancy laws
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7 Dec 2021
RTA and Office of Fair Trading join forces to improve compliance in rental sector
New RTA Bulk Bond Lodgement service now live
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6 Dec 2021
Preparing for new student arrivals to the Queensland rental market
Tips to help students and first-time renters start off strong
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6 Dec 2021
New resources and updated forms for domestic and family violence provisions
Know the options and understand the processes relating to DFV in a rental property
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18 Nov 2021
RTA Webinar: Introducing the Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is launching a new Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service in December.
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18 Nov 2021
RTA to launch Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) will launch a new Bulk Bond Lodgement Web Service in early December.
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28 Oct 2021
Taking photos in a rental property
New fact sheets available to support tenants and property owners/managers to prevent and resolve issues around taking photos in a rental property
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22 Oct 2021
RTA delivers tenancy information sessions in Cairns
The RTA delivered two free information sessions for more than 150 property managers and property owners in Cairns in October
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22 Oct 2021
RTA Webinar: Changes to Queensland tenancy laws
Watch our interactive webinar recording on Queensland’s new tenancy laws that commenced on 20 October 2021
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21 Oct 2021
Changes to Queensland tenancy law and updated RTA forms
Download the latest forms and learn what these changes mean for you.
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30 Sep 2021
Updated RTA forms for use until 30 April 2022
Some RTA forms have been updated to reflect extended COVID-19 arrangements.