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16 Jul 2025
Breaches of the agreement
In this short information video, we explain and provide examples of breaches of an agreement.
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16 Jul 2025
Application process and personal information
In this short information video, we explain the tenancy application process and how personal information must be handled under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
List of offences under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008
This list summarises offences under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act). For the full details relating to offence, refer to the relevant section of the Act.
Applying to attach a fixture or make a structural change flow chart
A tenant/resident must have written permission from the property manager/owner before attaching a fixture or making a structural change to the premises. The property manager/owner may include reasonable conditions as part of the approval. The property manager/owner must respond to the request in writing within 28 days after receiving the request.
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16 May 2025
Fixtures and structural changes
New Queensland rental laws in relation to fixtures and structural changes took effect on the 1st of May 2025.
RTA Strategic Plan 2022-26 (Updated 2024)
The Strategic Plan 2022-26 (Updated 2024) sets our future direction and outlines our key objectives and approaches to achieve our vision and purpose.
Our purpose is to provide fair, valued and impactful rental regulation, legislative information and support services with a vision to make Renting that works for everyone.
Fixture and structural changes in rental properties
The Act requires tenants to use the RTA’s Request for approval to attach fixtures or make structural changes (Form 23) to request approval from the property owner to attach a fixture or make structural changes in their rental property.
Rental application process – Tenants and residents
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) provides best practice guidelines to help tenants/residents and property managers/owners/providers confidently navigate the application process.