Rental law changes resources

Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. 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.

The RTA is continuing to work with Queensland’s rental sector to ensure everyone has access to timely, accurate and impartial information, resources and education about changes to residential tenancy laws.

Ongoing rental reforms

New rental laws for Queensland general tenancies, rooming accommodation and moveable dwelling tenancies came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes commence upon proclamation. Proclamation laws are being implemented in two parts:

  • Proclamation part one came into effect from 30 September 2024
  • Proclamation part two commenced on 1 May 2025.

Helpful resources

Video - Summary of rental law changes from 30 September 2024

Summary of the key changes to Queensland tenancy laws that came into effect on 30 September 2024.

Video - Summary of rental law changes from 6 June 2024

Summary of the key changes to Queensland tenancy laws that came into effect on 6 June 2024.

Video - Overview on proposed changes

Overview of the proposed changes to Queensland tenancy laws.

Video - Bill introduced to Parliament

Short explainer video on the Bill and the Parliamentary process.

Minimum housing standards

Minimum housing standards aim to ensure all Queensland rental properties are safe, secure and functional. 

Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancies) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024. The property must meet minimum housing standards when the tenant moves in and throughout the tenancy agreement.

These new standards apply to all types of tenancies, including general tenancies, moveable dwellings, and rooming accommodation agreements.

Helpful resources

Video - New minimum housing standards

Summary of the new laws around minimum housing standards which came into effect from 1 September 2023.

Video – Repairs and repair orders
 

Learn about repairs and repair orders. Once minimum housing standards come into effect for a rental property, repairs to make it comply with these standards will be classified as emergency repairs.

Pets, ending a tenancy and repairs

Rental law changes around pets, repair orders and ending a tenancy came into effect from 1 October 2022. Rental Information and resources about these changes are available on this webpage and across the RTA website to help you understand the changes and remain compliant with the laws.

Helpful resources

Video - Ending a tenancy

Understand the different ways tenants and property managers/owners can end a tenancy.

Video - Summary of changes from 1 October 2022

Summary of the three key changes to Queensland tenancy laws starting 1 October 2022.

Video - Framework around renting with pets

Find out more about the framework to negotiate renting with a pet.

Video – Repairs and repair orders

Learn more about the repair process and repair orders.