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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16 Dec 2022
Know the rules around ending a tenancy
We take a look at the legislation changes around ending a tenancy, and what these mean for you.
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15 Dec 2022
Get Ready Queensland: it's natural disaster season
Get ready for extreme weather events with steps you can take if your rental property is impacted by a natural disaster.
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14 Dec 2022
RTA forms updated to reflect customer feedback
Some RTA forms have been updated to reflect customer and staff feedback following rental law changes.
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22 Nov 2022
How the RTA keeps you (cyber)safe
We have several measures for keeping you and your data safe, and are committed to reviewing these measures regularly.
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22 Nov 2022
RTA Webinar: Rooming accommodation tenancies
Watch the webinar to learn more about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to rooming accommodation.
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22 Nov 2022
Know the rules around repair orders
We take a look at the changes to support Queenslanders to negotiate repairs, including the introduction of repair orders.
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31 Oct 2022
RTA Webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 4 Your questions answered
In this webinar, we answer your top FAQs from our recent tenancy information sessions held across Queensland.
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31 Oct 2022
Know the rules about renting with pets
We take a deep dive into what the 1 October 2022 tenancy law changes around renting with pets mean for tenants, property managers and owners.
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31 Oct 2022
RTA webinar: Starting your tenancy on the right foot
Watch our webinar from 10 November 2022 for practical tips on what you can do from the start to help ensure a successful tenancy.
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31 Oct 2022
Changes to renting granny flats explained
Learn about the recent Planning Regulation changes allowing property owners to rent secondary dwellings, such as granny flats, to non-family members.
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1 Oct 2022
New and updated RTA forms for use from 1 October 2022
New and updated RTA forms have been published to reflect Queensland’s new tenancy laws.
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27 Sep 2022
A guide to renting with others
Learn about the different types of rental agreements for share accommodation and know what questions to ask before you rent a place with others.