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.
If you break the tenancy agreement (e.g. you decide to leave early), you may be responsible for reletting costs.
Reletting costs for fixed-term agreements are calculated based on how much of the lease has expired. The specific reletting costs depend on how much of the agreed tenancy duration has passed when a tenant/resident vacated:
| % of lease that has expired | Reletting cost |
|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 4 weeks rent |
| 25% to less than 50% | 3 weeks rent |
| 50% to less than 75% | 2 weeks rent |
| 75% or more | 1 weeks rent |
For agreements up to 3 years it's the lower amount of the specified reletting costs or the rent until a new tenant/resident moves in.
For more information see our reletting costs FAQs webpage.
Calculating reletting costs
Due to the complexity of individual tenancy arrangements, the RTA does not provide reletting cost calculation services as this is best calculated between parties using the guidance and examples provided above.
We have an online reletting costs calculator to support customers to navigate these changes. This tool enables tenants/residents and property managers/owners to independently calculate reletting costs based on their specific lease terms and rental agreements.
The calculator provides a general estimate of reletting costs based on specified legislative guidelines and does not account for any outstanding amounts such as rent arrears, cleaning fees, or damages to the property. It does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. Users should conduct their own calculations tailored to their specific situation.