Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes commenced on 30 September 2024. Learn more.
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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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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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.