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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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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.
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6 Jun 2024
Changes to Queensland tenancy laws and updated RTA forms
New and updated RTA forms have been published to reflect Queensland’s new tenancy laws.
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23 May 2024
Queensland tenancy laws have changed
On Thursday 23 May 2024, the Queensland Government passed legislation to amend Queensland tenancy laws.
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20 May 2024
How to be a good neighbour
Most people have a good understanding of their responsibilities about the rental property they live in, but did you know tenants also have a responsibility to be good neighbours?
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23 Apr 2024
Update on proposed rental law reforms
Here’s what you need to know about the rental law reforms that were introduced to Parliament as part of the Homes for Queenslanders Plan, including what is proposed to start on assent and proclamation.
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19 Apr 2024
Lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicle chargers in rental properties
As electric cars, bikes and scooters increase in popularity, it’s important that everyone understands their rights and responsibilities.
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19 Apr 2024
New reminders help customers prepare to resolve disputes
Customers now receive reminders 72 hours ahead of dispute resolution teleconferences to help them prepare and make the most of their session.
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21 Mar 2024
Have your say on new rental law reforms
Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on proposed rental law reforms for the state’s residential rental sector.
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18 Mar 2024
Top reasons you called the RTA in 2023
Every year, about 350,000 phone calls are answered by the RTA’s customer Contact Centre team. Learn what your key tenancy topics are.