This rental application form should be used by all applicants and providers for rooming accommodation. For more information about your rights and responsibilities, please see our Application process webpage.

Information to complete this application

If there is more than 1 applicant applying for the same property, each applicant needs to complete a separate application form (e.g. if applying with a partner, spouse or friends each person needs to complete a separate application form).
Providers should indicate on the application form ways to submit an application under item 3, and documents requested under items 7, 8 and 9 as well as provide information regarding tenancy databases under item 15.
Applicants should complete all other items on the form.

Important Information

1. Application form: Providers must use a standardised tenancy application form which complies with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 (the Regulation).
2. Exemptions: Relevant lessors, as defined under section 57B(7) of the Act, are not required to use this standardised application form.
3. Ways to submit applications: Applicants must be given at least 2 different ways to submit their application, one of which must not be a restricted way. Restricted ways are:
   • where an applicant is required to provide their personal information through an online platform to someone who is not the provider, but who is collecting the information on behalf of the provider, and/or
   • a method that incurs a cost to the applicant such as an application fee or the cost to conduct a background check.
4. Request for information from applicants: Applicants can only be asked for specific details, including proof of identity, financial ability to pay rent, documents assessing their suitability and references. Applicants cannot be asked to provide information such as details about legal actions they have taken, including previous tenancy disputes or matters considered by the tribunal, history of rental bond claims, breach notices given by and to the applicant, and statements of credit accounts or bank accounts detailing transactions.
5. Verifying identity: An applicant can prove their identity either by presenting the original documents or providing a copy. The provider must not keep a copy of the original documents unless the applicant has given their consent. No consent is required if a copy of the documents is provided instead of the original.
6. The information provided must be used solely to assess an applicant’s suitability as a resident.
7. An applicant’s personal information must be stored securely and only used for the application process.
8. An applicant should ensure that they keep a copy of their application form for their records.
9. If an applicant does not have the requested documentation, they should discuss with the provider what other documentation may be suitable.

Failure to comply with application process requirements is an offence, with a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units.

Discrimination in accommodation

If an applicant believes they are unlawfully being discriminated against, they should contact the Queensland Human Rights Commission.
The Commission handles complaints of discrimination, including those based on race, gender, age, disability, relationship status, sexuality, and other protected attributes under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. The Commission can provide guidance on how to file a complaint and assist in resolving issues related to unlawful discrimination.

Assessment of an application

A provider will assess the suitability of an applicant based on the information provided, including checking tenancy databases identified in Item 15. If an applicant is listed on a tenancy database, they will be informed of the listing details. For more information visit the RTA’s Application process webpage.
An applicant should ensure that they complete the application in full with true and correct information.
A provider is not required to provide reasons to an applicant on why their application is unsuccessful.