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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25 Aug 2022
Get involved: new tenancy laws events and resources
Know your rights and responsibilities under Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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25 Aug 2022
To 1 October 2022 and beyond: which laws apply, how and when?
Understand your rights and responsibilities before and after Queensland tenancy law changes come into effect.
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23 Aug 2022
The RTA is improving how we handle customer complaints
We have introduced a new complaints management policy and procedure to improve our service and processes and to ensure we can use your feedback to improve our processes, products, and services.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA launches education campaign for 1 October rental law changes
Information and resources available to increase your understanding of Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 1 Ending tenancies
The first of the RTA’s new rental law changes webinar series about the new laws and processes associated with ending a residential tenancy.
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20 Jul 2022
Entry to rental properties during cold and flu season
Keep yourself and others safe by only conducting entries and repairs alongside Queensland public health directives and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
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7 Jul 2022
RTA launches Strategic Plan 2022-26
The RTA has launched a new Strategic Plan to expand service capability, extend influence, and transform how technology is used.
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7 Jul 2022
Renting in a tight market - what you need to know
Learn about your rights and responsibilities when you’re navigating a tight market.
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7 Jul 2022
Mould in a rental property – who is responsible?
Learn about mould management and who is responsible for cleaning it when it comes to rental properties
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15 Jun 2022
RTA Webinar: Competency-based training for tenants
Watch our webinar from 9 June 2022 to learn about the benefits of the Tenancy Skills Institute program.
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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.