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16 Sep 2020

COVID-19 update: changes from 30 September

The Queensland Government has announced changes to COVID-19 arrangements for residential tenancies from 30 September.

10 Sep 2020

RTA insights: Qld COVID-19 conciliation data

Queenslanders have resolved 70 per cent of all conciliated COVID-19 disputes.

4 Sep 2020

RTA Webinar: Your questions answered – Part 2

In our latest webinar, we answer customers’ FAQs about their rights and responsibilities during a tenancy

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28 Aug 2020

How to protect yourself against rental bond scams

Learn top tips to safeguard your rental property search

RTA supports more than 25,000 Queenslanders through COVID-19

27 Aug 2020

RTA insights: Qld COVID-19 conciliation data

Queenslanders have resolved 70 per cent of all conciliated COVID-19 disputes.

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13 Aug 2020

Is your rental property electrically safe?

Learn what to look for in this free webinar on electrical safety

12 Aug 2020

Smoke alarm laws – what you need to know in Queensland

Ensure the safety of your rental property

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10 Aug 2020

New Change of Bond Contributors Web Service and end-of-tenancy email now live

Learn more about our latest Web Service and updated paper forms

29 Jul 2020

RTA’s new Change of Bond Contributors Web Service coming soon

The RTA is on track to release a new Change of Bond Contributors Web Service and end-of-tenancy email in August.

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27 Jul 2020

RTA webinar: Understanding your agreement

Check your agreement to understand the rights and responsibilities of all parties

27 Jul 2020

Introducing a student guide to renting in Queensland

Understanding renting rights and obligations for students and first-time renters.

10 Jul 2020

Queenslanders continue to cooperate during COVID-19

Almost three-quarters of all conciliated disputes have been successfully resolved within an average of seven days.