Rental law changes
1. Rent increase changes - Legislation to limit rent increase frequency to once every 12 months came into effect on 1 July 2023. Learn more.
2. Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023. They will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. Learn more.
The RTA hosts free educational webinars to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property manager or owner under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
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Go to the RTA YouTube channel for instructional videos and more.
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24 Nov 2020
Helping Queensland Get Ready for storm season
Queensland is prone to extreme weather conditions – storms, cyclones, flooding and bushfires. In the lead up to storm season, the RTA has teamed up with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) and the Get Ready Queensland campaign to help the rental community be prepared.
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10 Nov 2020
Electrical safety in rental properties – what you need to know
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has teamed with the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) to provide critical information and electrical safety tips for owners, managers and tenants.
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23 Oct 2020
Ending a tenancy - a guide for tenants
In this webinar, Ending a tenancy – a tenant’s guide, we share our top tips to help tenants navigate the end of tenancy process.
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1 Sep 2020
Your questions answered - Part 2
Your questions answered - Part 2 to obtain information on questions submitted by tenants, property owners and property managers over the last 12 months to previous webinars, the Contact Centre, our dispute resolution and investigations teams, and our Regional Roadshow sessions.
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12 Aug 2020
Smoke alarm laws – what you need to know in Queensland
Smoke alarm laws – what you need to know in Queensland for information in collaboration with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) regarding the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016.
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10 Aug 2020
Understanding the new Change of Bond Contributors Web Service
The Change of Bond Contributors Web Service provides a fast and easy online option for customers to update bond contributors and change how the bond is distributed between contributors. Learn more about the new Web Service by watching this RTA webinar.
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10 Jul 2020
Know and understand your agreement
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.
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23 Jun 2020
Your questions answered - Part 1
Your Questions Answered - Part 1 provides information on questions submitted by tenants, property owners and property managers over the last 12 months to previous webinars, the Contact Centre and our Regional Roadshow sessions.