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.
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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20 Sep 2019
Agent fined over ‘predatorial’ behaviour towards tenants
Agency interfering with tenants’ reasonable peace, comfort and privacy of using rental premises
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20 Sep 2019
Landlord fined $2,000 after RTA probe uncovers illegal entry offences
Repeated breaches of landlord attract penalty
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13 Sep 2019
RTA bond lodgement processes changing from 1 October 2019
New Bond Lodgement web service to replace PDF upload facility
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5 Sep 2019
Navigate the rental market with ease
Rental information and help at your fingertips
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5 Sep 2019
Rental offenders put on notice
RTA compliance crackdown continues
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5 Sep 2019
Renting? Protect your privacy – ensure the RTA has your individual email address
Steer clear of shared email accounts
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23 Aug 2019
Reminder: Solar for rentals trial available in Bundaberg, Gladstone and Townsville
Check your eligibility – rebates up to $3,500 available
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9 Aug 2019
Let’s talk renting – RTA touching down in Townsville for tenancy event series
Free sessions for tenants, agents and property owners/managers
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9 Aug 2019
Multilingual resources available for RTA customers
Translated tenancy information at your fingertips
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25 Jul 2019
RTA median rent data helps inform Queenslanders’ renting choices
Quarterly data gives insights to the Queensland rental sector
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25 Jul 2019
How long can a fixed term lease run for?
Median length of tenancies in houses is growing
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11 Jul 2019
RTA webinar: Ending a tenancy
Tune into this month’s RTA webinar for the essentials of ending a tenancy