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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.
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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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.
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27 Sep 2022
Preparing for Queensland tenancy laws taking effect from 1 October
4 days left until new tenancy laws are live – are you ready?
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15 Sep 2022
RTA webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 3 Repair orders and other amendments
The third of the RTA's new rental law changes webinar series focusing on the introduction of repair orders and other amendments.
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25 Aug 2022
Get involved: new tenancy laws events and resources
Know your rights and responsibilities under Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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25 Aug 2022
To 1 October 2022 and beyond: which laws apply, how and when?
Understand your rights and responsibilities before and after Queensland tenancy law changes come into effect.
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23 Aug 2022
The RTA is improving how we handle customer complaints
We have introduced a new complaints management policy and procedure to improve our service and processes and to ensure we can use your feedback to improve our processes, products, and services.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA launches education campaign for 1 October rental law changes
Information and resources available to increase your understanding of Queensland’s new residential tenancy laws.
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22 Jul 2022
RTA webinar series: October 2022 rental law changes – Part 1 Ending tenancies
The first of the RTA’s new rental law changes webinar series about the new laws and processes associated with ending a residential tenancy.