Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Further changes commenced on 30 September 2024. Learn more.
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.
Stay up to date with all news and useful information about renting in Queensland. From changes in rental rules and procedures, to other interesting topics to do with your rental home in Queensland – the RTA News has it covered.
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19 Sep 2024
Electrical Safety Fortnight: staying safe in a rental property
To mark Electrical Safety Fortnight (2-14 September), the RTA is sharing resources to help tenants, residents, property managers and owners stay safe.
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13 Sep 2024
New investigation request form
Our new form makes it easier to submit a request to the RTA to investigate an alleged offence under Queensland's rental laws.
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11 Sep 2024
RTA releases Stakeholder Engagement Framework and invites sector feedback
The framework sets out how the RTA will engage the rental sector to help us improve services for our customers.
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1 Sep 2024
Minimum housing standards and updated RTA resources and forms
Minimum housing standards came into effect for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024 and we’ve updated some of our forms and factsheets.
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20 Aug 2024
Changes to QCAT bond disputes
Following rental law changes on 6 June 2024, the RTA was able to process 230 dismissed bonds, returning $181,000 in refund payments to Queenslanders.
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19 Aug 2024
New form to report rentals not advertised or offered at a fixed price
If you see an advertisement for a rental property or room which doesn’t include a fixed price, you can now report it anonymously online.
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16 Aug 2024
Announced: commencement dates for Queensland rental laws
The Queensland Government has announced start dates for new rental laws commencing on proclamation. Here’s what you need to know about the changes.
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23 Jul 2024
RTA events travel the state
Information and engagement events are just one of the ways we're keeping the sector informed about rental law changes. Join your local session.
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8 Jul 2024
New requirements when lodging a bond
The RTA has made changes to the information needed when lodging a bond following recent rental law changes.
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3 Jul 2024
Updated multilingual resources available for tenants
To support our diverse renting community, the RTA provides a free phone interpreter service and written translations of key information.
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17 Jun 2024
New rental laws commenced 6 June 2024
New rental laws that came into effect this month, including new laws to limit the frequency of rent increases, ban rent bidding and additional rights and responsibilities for tenants, property managers and owners.
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14 Jun 2024
RTA launches new form to report repair concerns
If you inspect or see an advertised rental property that doesn’t appear to meet minimum housing standards, you can now report it anonymously.