Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.
The Talking Tenancies podcast is brought to you by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) and explores everything you need to know about renting in Queensland. We are a state government statutory body that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, compliance and enforcement, and education services.
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8 Oct 2024
Ongoing rental law changes - rent payment options
The RTA's Cassie Chow steps us through the rental law changes relating to methods of paying rent in this episode.
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4 Sep 2024
Ongoing rental law changes from 30 Sep 2024
Queensland rental laws began to change on 6 June 2024, with further changes commencing from 30 September 2024 and 1 May 2025. If you’re a property manager, owner or tenant, it’s important you understand what these changes mean for you.
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26 Aug 2024
Outstanding bond payments
In this episode of the Talking Tenancies podcast, we are joined by RTA CEO, Jennifer Smith to discuss outstanding bond payments.
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26 Jul 2024
Overview of ongoing rental law changes
In this episode, we provide an overview of these new tenancy laws with RTA expert, Jessie Andrell.
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19 Jul 2024
Your questions answered on rent increases
In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we answer some of the common questions asked in relation to the changes to rent increases that came into effect for all new and existing tenancies from 6 June 2024.
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29 Apr 2024
RTA Compliance & Enforcement
As an experienced regulator, the RTA acts in the public interest to support and protect Queenslanders by addressing issues of alleged non-compliance and in this episode, RTA expert Scott Catherall explains how.
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1 Mar 2024
Secondary Dwellings
Property owners can choose to rent out secondary dwellings, such as granny flats to non-household members. It’s important that property owners discuss all terms of an agreement with tenants/residents and ensure the property meets the required standards.
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5 Dec 2023
Pest Control
Pest control measures in a rental property are all part of maintaining a healthy living environment and meeting minimum housing standards in Queensland.