Tenancy law changes: Queensland residential rental sector 

New Queensland tenancy laws came into effect on 1 May 2025. 

New laws include changes to the tenancy application process, request for fixtures and structural changes, the collection, storage and disposal of personal information and entry frequency and limits.

Whether you’re a tenant, a property manager or a property owner, it’s important to understand your new rights and responsibilities.

The Residential Tenancies Authority is active on Instagram and LinkedIn and we encourage you to follow us and share our content. We have developed this resource kit to promote tenancy law changes and further our education efforts. We encourage you to utilise the resources below and help spread the word about the 1 May 2025 changes.  

Social media resources 

Posting about Queensland tenancy law changes on your social media channels can help educate and inform tenants, property owners and property managers about their updated rights and responsibilities to ensure renting works for everyone.

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🕵️ Know your tenancy rights and responsibilities under new Queensland rental laws! Visit the Residential Tenancies Authority’s website 👉 rta.qld.gov.au for more information including FAQs and updated forms for use. 

Queensland's rental laws have changed. New laws include changes to the tenancy application process, request for fixtures and structural changes, the collection, storage and disposal of personal information and entry frequency and limits. Learn more about these changes at rta.qld.gov.au. 

Do you rent a property? Queensland rental laws have changed. Visit the Residential Tenancies Authority website to learn more about the changes and what they mean for you at rta.qld.gov.au. 

Do you own or manage a rental property? Queensland rental laws have changed. Visit the Residential Tenancies Authority website to learn more about the changes and what they mean for you at rta.qld.gov.au.

More information and resources

For more on the new Queensland tenancy laws, please visit rta.qld.gov.au/rental-law-changes/resources for a list of updated RTA forms, quick guides and webinars to help you understand the changes from 1 May 2025.