News Share Tweet Email Stay up to date with all news and useful information about renting in Queensland. From changes in rental rules and procedures, to other interesting topics to do with your rental home in Queensland – the RTA newsroom has it covered. Reminder: Solar for rentals trial available in Bundaberg, Gladstone and Townsville Check your eligibility – rebates up to $3,500 available RTA webinar: Investigations Tenancy law enforcement and compliance Let’s talk renting – RTA touching down in Townsville for tenancy event series Free sessions for tenants, agents and property owners/managers Multilingual resources available for RTA customers Translated tenancy information at your fingertips How long can a fixed term lease run for? Median length of tenancies in houses is growing RTA median rent data helps inform Queenslanders’ renting choices Quarterly data gives insights to the Queensland rental sector RTA webinar: Ending a tenancy Tune into this month’s RTA webinar for the essentials of ending a tenancy What happens in dispute resolution at the RTA? Know the process and ensure you’re prepared Lodge and pay your bond online New online service available for single bond lodgements Ending a tenancy agreement Do it legally, do it right and put it in writing! RTA webinar: Starting a tenancy on the right foot Register for the next RTA webinar Quiet enjoyment – what does it mean in a tenancy? Tenants are entitled to reasonable peace, comfort and privacy Free tenancy training helps renters stand out from the crowd Skillsets for Successful Tenancies – Dollars and Sense Using tenancy databases accurately and fairly Know your rights and obligations Responding to domestic and family violence Helpful DFV resources for property managers Rental information on tap – your water charges explained Rules and top tips for tenants and landlords Solar for rentals giving tenants access to solar power Program trial available in Bundaberg, Gladstone and Townsville Winter is coming: don’t be caught by surprise! Handy maintenance checklist for a fuss-free winter in your rental home Gympie landlord prosecuted after land-clearing works at tenants’ acreage home Court hands down $3000 fine Two commandments for apartment and body corporate living Know thy rules and love thy neighbours RTA tenancy agreement forms updated Witness signatures no longer required General inspections – how to ensure a hassle-free experience Know your rights, responsibilities and best practices RTA online forms to improve convenience for our customers We’re making it easier for you to do business with us Rental Recovery Hub to boost Townsville flood response New facility offers coordinated multi-agency advice for renters and property managers/owners. RTA ramps up flood recovery support Additional help and support available for North Queenslanders Stay in the loop with updates on the next phase of Open Doors to Renting Reform Keep up to date with the Renting in Queensland Initiative. Read the refreshed pocket guide for tenants (Form 17a) Get to know your renting basics. Top tips when vacating a rental home Watch the RTA’s handy video to help you complete the Refund of rental bond (Form 4). House-hunting checklist for students Protect yourself – know your renting rights and responsibilities. Real estate agent jailed after joint prosecution RTA, QPS and OFT collaborate in major investigation. Living free from violence is every tenant’s right Support is available for those experiencing violence in their home. Complete Bond lodgement (Form 2) for successful submission Watch a video and learn three tips for a stress-free bond lodgement Caution: storms, floods and cyclones ahead! Plan ahead for severe weather events. Ending an agreement early There are rules around ending an agreement early. Let’s Spring into action Prepare for hot weather and storm season just around the corner. The latest version of 17b pocket guide is now available online. The latest version of 17b pocket guide is now available online. RTA successful in Queensland-first prosecution Real estate agency fined for submitting misleading document. Don’t enter rental premises through the back door Give adequate notice and seek permission before entering a home. Renting caravans, sites and cabins: what agreement should you use? Reminder to use the correct tenancy agreement in a park. Getting your agreements right Cairns accommodation director prosecuted for offences against the Act. Media statement: Bond, Operation Bond Joint compliance operation between the RTA and the Office of Fair Trading. It pays to know your rights on rent payments Tenants should have a choice in how they pay their rent. Rent increases: know the law before you make the call Before you increase a tenant’s rent, know your obligations. Pocket guide for tenants (17a) - updated We have updated our Pocket guide for tenants – houses and units (Form 17a). Landlords in Mackay - Get the facts from a free seminar Two free 90-minute seminars for landlords and property managers in Mackay on Tuesday 19th June. Opening Doors: A toolkit for finding private rentals Finding and keeping housing in the private market is not impossible if you know where to get support. Get the facts on special terms Watch this video to find out if your special terms in tenancy agreements are compliant with the law. Don’t expose yourself – or your tenants Don’t leave a tenant exposed when advertising a rental property for rent or sale. RTA increases its prosecutions The RTA has significantly ramped up investigations and increased the number of prosecutions. RTA blitz issues record infringement notices Penalty notices have increased by 700 per cent compared to previous years. Townsville real estate agents fined $8.5k for breaching rental laws A real estate agency in Townsville has been fined $8,500 for committing several offences. Queensland real estate agency fined $10k with a criminal conviction recorded A real estate agency has been fined for requiring a tenant to purchase carpet cleaning services Should carpet cleaning be included as a special term? The inclusion of a special term regarding carpet cleaning is not necessary Emergency repairs: who’s responsible? Tenants and property managers/owners are being urged to know their rights when it comes to emergency repairs Brisbane property owner prosecuted for breaching rental laws A Brisbane property owner has been fined $2000 for unlawfully recovering possession of premises Exit this way: remember the condition report An important reminder for tenants moving out of a rental property – take time to complete the exit condition report. Don’t get tripped up when sub-letting Tenants intending to rent out entire properties, or rooms in properties they have rented, are reminded to seek permission Bond disputes best resolved out of court Bond disputes are the most common type of tenancy dispute in Queensland Unclaimed bonds: remember to update your details Tenants are urged to contact the RTA to update their details Who is responsible for mould in a rental property? One of the most commonly asked questions about rental property maintenance Partnership to keep rental market fair Partnership between the RTA and Department of Justice and Attorney-General Ask the RTA – noisy dog What to do if a noisy dog moves into a rental property next door Increasing the rent in rooming accommodation What are the rules around charging more rent in a boarding house? Documents the caravan park tenant should have Mandatory documentation to be distributed to the tenant prior to renting a van. Removal of graffiti Who's responsible for removal of graffiti on a rental property? Penalties and Prosecutions: Get the facts There are a substantial number of offences under the RTRA Act. Seizure of a resident’s goods for rent It is illegal to take a residents good in lieu of unpaid rent Rentals and robberies Where do you stand if your rental property is broken into? Broken windows Who's responsible if a window in a rental property is accidentally broken? Warrant of possession – the last straw WOP is the last straw for getting rid of troublesome tenants Breaking a lease Breaking a lease for excessive hardship – what are my rights and what costs are involved? Holding deposits The rules governing the holding of deposit to secure a rental property Security in rooming accommodation What are the stipulations about security in rooming accommodation? Moving on fairly Unsure how damage and wear to a rental property is defined? Jump into pool safety Don’t dive into the deep end without understanding your rights and responsibilities. You and your caravan – who’s responsible for emergency repairs? Learn how to get your caravan fixed as soon as possible. Friends – how many is too many? Two’s company, three’s a crowd. Know when it’s time to ask someone to leave. Fur babies creating a storm Fur babies in the balance, how the discussion about letting them on the lease is progressing. Hosing down disputes over water charging Ways to take the sting out of high water bills. Feedback Form Was this page helpful? Yes No Feedback Please note that we cannot respond to any comments made here. If you need a response, please contact us Please note that we cannot respond to any comments made here. 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Finding and keeping housing in the private market is not impossible if you know where to get support.
Tenants and property managers/owners are being urged to know their rights when it comes to emergency repairs
An important reminder for tenants moving out of a rental property – take time to complete the exit condition report.
Tenants intending to rent out entire properties, or rooms in properties they have rented, are reminded to seek permission