- Rental law changes relating to ending tenancies, renting with pets and the introduction of repair orders commenced as of 1 October 2022. 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. Learn more.
- Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect in 2024. Further changes commenced on 1 May 2025. Learn more.
This resource was recorded prior to the rental law changes coming into effect, and some information may be out of date.
Know and understand your rental agreement to obtain information about the legal contract between tenants, property owners and property managers. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 requires tenancy and rooming agreements to be in writing.
Topics include:
- Before the tenancy starts
- Three main types of agreements
- fixed and periodic agreements
- Special terms
- What else you need to know
- Where to get more information
Original publication on 10 Jul 2020
Last updated on 10 Jul 2020
Note: While the RTA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that information on this website is accurate at the time of publication, changes in circumstances after publication may impact on the accuracy of material. This disclaimer is in addition to and does not limit the application of the Residential Tenancies Authority website disclaimer.