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Visitors to the RTA front counter at 150 Mary Street must wear a face mask and social distance in line with current COVID-19 restrictions. During this time, we encourage customers to please call us for tenancy information and support or use RTA Web Services for essential bond and tenancy transactions.

We are a state government statutory authority that helps make renting work for everyone. We provide tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, investigations and prosecutions, and education services.

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Roadshow - Cairns

Discover more about our free tenancy information sessions.

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Find out the median rent for any Queensland postcode.

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Cairns Roadshow

Cairns information sessions with the RTA

Free tenancy information and support sessions for Cairns property managers and owners

October Webinar

RTA Webinar: Tackling your tenancy questions

Join us on 7 October to learn more about mould, maintenance, routine inspections and more

New Website

RTA website refresh now live

As part of ongoing efforts to improve the RTA customer experience, we’ve released a website refresh.

The importance of being accurate

The importance of being accurate

Watch our webinar to understand the need for accurate information when lodging bonds and requesting refunds.