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. Emergency repairs: who’s responsible? Tenants and property managers/owners are being urged to know their rights when it comes to emergency repairs Southport property owner prosecuted for breaching rental laws A Southport 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. If you need a response, please contact us Please select a reason It didn’t answer my question It wasn’t detailed enough It’s hard to understand There’s a link that isn’t working There’s a spelling error I’m not sure what I need to do next Other Feedback
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