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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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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9 Jul 2020
Pocket guide for tenants updated
COVID-19 temporary changes now added