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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Listeners who may be hard of hearing can request a transcript of any Talking Tenancies episode by emailing RTA Media.
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18 Jan 2021
Routine Inspections
RTA Support Officer Ben Gerwald assists in taking an in-depth look at routine inspections, which can lead to some tricky conversations between parties.
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16 Mar 2020
Life cycle of a bond
In this episode we take a look at rental bonds and the process around lodgement, refunds, disputes, increases and how the RTA supports tenants and property owners and managers throughout the life cycle of a bond.
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9 Mar 2020
Gardens and Maintenance
In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of gardens and maintenance and answer some of the frequency asked questions we receive. Our RTA Expert in this episode is Sam Galer - Manager - Customer Experience.
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2 Mar 2020
The RTA's role in renting
In this episode of Talking Tenancies we look at the RTA’s role in renting in Queensland with Acting Director – Customer Experience, Natalie Townsend.
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24 Feb 2020
Do's and don'ts of entry
A rental property is a tenant’s home. During a tenancy, the property manager or owner may need to enter for various reasons, for example to conduct a general inspection, to carry out repairs or allow potential tenants or buyers to view the property. However, under all circumstances, it is important to respect the tenant’s privacy and ensure their consent or permission for entry has been granted in advance. Our RTA expert in this episode is Sam Galer, Manager of Customer Experience.
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17 Feb 2020
How bonds are managed
In this episode we take a look at how bond money is managed at the RTA and where your bond money goes once it is lodged. Our expert from the RTA is Eric Stow, Financial Controller.
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10 Feb 2020
First time renters
Renting rules and legislation can vary quite a lot state to state, so first time renting in a different state also has its own challenges. We can help you to understand your rights and responsibilities in all stages of the tenancy and point out the resources available to help you make a home and settle in as quickly as possible.
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3 Jan 2020
Talking Tenancies Trailer
If you are a tenant or a property manager in Queensland, this podcast will provide you with a wealth of information and give you the guidance in so many scenarios.