New tenancy laws

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 commenced on 1 July 2009 and replace existing tenancy laws for renting in Queensland. The new Act is similar to the existing laws, but there are some important changes which may affect you.

Fact sheets about these changes to renting laws

Find out about changes to laws when renting a house, unit, caravan or moveable dwelling.

Find out about changes to laws when renting a room.

New forms

Please read the terms of use before using RTA forms.

Order copies of new RTA forms related to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act.

Use the following forms for all new tenancy agreements which commence after 1 July 2009. These forms are fillable PDFs. Data typed into these forms can be saved.

General tenancy agreement - form 18a (PDF 155kB)
Moveable dwelling tenancy agreement - form 18b (PDF 183kB)
Rooming accommodation agreement - form R18 (PDF 152kB)

Transition arrangements

Information about arrangements for the transition to the new Act.

Relevant sections of the Act for providers of rooming accommodation.

Information seminars

Information seminars were held at various locations throughout Queensland between May and July.

More information

Subscribe to e-Bulletins and stay informed about these new laws and how they affect you.

More information about why these laws are being changed.

Contacts for advice/support for:

• tenants and residents
• lessors (landlords)
• agents.