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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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24 Jul 2018
Rent increases: know the law before you make the call
Before you increase a tenant’s rent, know your obligations.
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24 Jul 2018
Queensland real estate agency fined $10k with a criminal conviction recorded
The Court fined Coronis Realty for requiring a tenant to purchase carpet cleaning services
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24 Jul 2018
It pays to know your rights on rent payments
Tenants should have a choice in how they pay their rent.
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24 Jul 2018
Should carpet cleaning be included as a special term?
The inclusion of a special term regarding carpet cleaning is not necessary
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24 Jul 2018
Townsville real estate agents fined $8.5k for breaching rental laws
A real estate agency in Townsville has been fined $8,500 for committing several offences under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act).