Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes to maximum bond amount, bond claims, compliance provisions and rent, bond and other payments commenced from 30 September 2024, as part of ongoing rental reforms. Learn more about the changes and what they mean for you.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024.
Evidence
When submitting an investigation request to the RTA, it is important to consider what evidence can be provided to help support the allegations.
Often the investigator will be provided different versions of events from each of the parties. Providing a detailed version of events along with supporting evidence can greatly assist in determining if an offence occurred.
It is an offence for a person to knowingly give the RTA documents that contain false or misleading information. This applies to all forms of written communication to the RTA, not just submitting online forms. It also applies to anyone who provides information to the RTA, not just tenants/residents and property managers/owners.
Example: Unlawful entry to premises
When requesting an investigation into an alleged unlawful entry, a thorough description of the event should be provided including:
- the date and time of the entry
- the name of the person and anyone else that entered
- details of anyone else home at the time of the entry
- how long the person stayed and what was said.
Supporting evidence should also be included, such as:
- the General Tenancy Agreement
- any Form 9, Entry Notices issued
- any emails or text messages between the parties about the entry
- any CCTV or recordings that were made of the entry
- any notes made about the event.