Update
Rental law changes introducing minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023, and will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024.
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10 Dec 2020
Community education, COVID-19 and collaboration in 2020
Working closely with key stakeholders over an unexpected year.
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8 Dec 2020
RTA Webinar: Pool safety in rental properties
Play it safe and be on point with pool safety compliance this summer.
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27 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Your questions answered – Part 3
Final webinar in the three-part series responding to frequently asked questions from customers.
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24 Nov 2020
SAPA and RTA collaboration to boost support sector resources
Supporting the accommodation sector to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our community
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24 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Plan ahead and get ready for storm season
Follow a three-step plan to prepare for extreme weather
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5 Nov 2020
RTA Webinar: Ending a tenancy – a tenant’s guide
Essential steps you will need to take to help make your move a success.
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1 Oct 2020
Police powers – a practical guide for park managers and park residents
Understand the special powers a police officer has for dealing with serious nuisance in a caravan park.
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30 Sep 2020
Amended regulation now live and updated RTA forms
Changes to COVID-19 residential tenancy arrangements are now in effect. A number of RTA forms have also been updated and removed in line with these changes.
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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.
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10 Sep 2020
RTA insights: Qld COVID-19 conciliation data
Queenslanders have resolved 70 per cent of all conciliated COVID-19 disputes.
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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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27 Aug 2020
RTA insights: Qld COVID-19 conciliation data
Queenslanders have resolved 70 per cent of all conciliated COVID-19 disputes.