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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.
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14 Sep 2018
Let's Spring into action
Prepare for hot weather and storm season just around the corner.
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13 Sep 2018
The latest version of 17b pocket guide is now available online.
The latest version of 17b pocket guide is now available online.
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24 Aug 2018
Don’t enter rental premises through the back door
Give adequate notice and seek permission before entering a home.
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24 Aug 2018
RTA successful in Queensland-first prosecution
Real estate agency fined for submitting misleading document.
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24 Aug 2018
Renting caravans, sites and cabins: what agreement should you use?
Reminder to use the correct tenancy agreement in a park.
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7 Aug 2018
Getting your agreements right
Cairns accommodation director prosecuted for offences against the Act.
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24 Jul 2018
Brisbane property owner prosecuted for breaching rental laws
A Brisbane property owner has been fined $2000 for unlawfully recovering possession of premises
