Minimum housing standards come into effect from 1 September 2023 and the RTA has published a suite of resources to support customers with these changes.
As of 1 September 2023, if a new residential tenancy agreement is being signed or renewed in Queensland, the rental property must meet minimum housing standards.
From 1 September 2024, minimum housing standards will apply to all rentals in Queensland. This means periodic tenancies and any fixed-term agreements that have not been renewed since 1 September 2023 will have to meet minimum housing standards.
The RTA has published a suite of resources to support tenants, residents, property managers and owners, with the changes around minimum housing standards. These include:
- An animated video explaining minimum housing standards
- An animated video explaining emergency and routine repairs and repair orders
- A range of FAQs about minimum housing standards on the rental law changes webpage
- Preparing for minimum housing standards – General tenancies factsheet
- Preparing for minimum housing standards – Rooming accommodation factsheet
- A recording of the RTA’s minimum housing standards webinar, which includes information on the reforms and takes questions from the live audience
- Talking Tenancies podcast about minimum housing standards, which deep-dives into the upcoming changes.
For the latest updates, visit the rental law changes resources page.
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