1 October 2022 rental law changes
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.
Information and resources on the rental law changes that commenced on 1 October is available on this webpage below and across the RTA website to help you understand the changes and remain compliant with the laws.
Helpful resources
- Ending a tenancy agreement for managing parties fact sheet
- Ending a tenancy agreement for tenants/residents fact sheet
- Renting with pets fact sheet
- Repair orders fact sheet
- Tenants quick guide: what do the 1 Oct changes mean for me?
- Property managers/owners quick guide: what do the 1 Oct changes mean for me?
- Applying for a pet in a rental property approval process flow chart
- Asking for body corporate approval for a pet as a tenant flow chart
Video - Summary of changes from 1 October 2022
Summary of the three key changes to Queensland tenancy laws starting 1 October 2022.
Video - Changes to ending tenancies
Understand the changes around ending tenancies from 1 October 2022.
Video - New framework around renting with pets
Find out more about the new framework to negotiate renting with a pet.
Video - Introduction of repair orders
Learn more about repair orders and the changes to your rights and obligations around repairs.

New and updated RTA forms for use from 1 October 2022

To 1 October 2022 and beyond: which laws apply, how and when?

Rental law changes overview

Rental law changes - Ending tenancies

Rental law changes - Renting with pets

Rental law changes - Repair orders and more

RTA short webinar: Summary of 1 October 2022 rental law changes

RTA Webinar: October 2022 rental law changes - Part 1 Ending tenancies

RTA Webinar: October 2022 rental law changes - Part 2 Renting with Pets

RTA Webinar: October 2022 rental law changes - Part 3 Repair orders and other amendments

RTA Webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 4 Your questions answered

RTA and BCCM Webinar: October 2022 rental law changes - Renting with Pets

Know the rules about renting with pets

Get involved: new tenancy laws events and resources

RTA launches education campaign for 1 October rental law changes
Updated RTA forms (General tenancy and rooming accommodation)
A list of updated RTA forms is below. Please ensure you download and use these latest versions.