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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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.
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20 Jul 2022
Entry to rental properties during cold and flu season
Keep yourself and others safe by only conducting entries and repairs alongside Queensland public health directives and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
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7 Jul 2022
RTA launches Strategic Plan 2022-26
The RTA has launched a new Strategic Plan to expand service capability, extend influence, and transform how technology is used.
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7 Jul 2022
Renting in a tight market - what you need to know
Learn about your rights and responsibilities when you’re navigating a tight market.
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7 Jul 2022
Mould in a rental property – who is responsible?
Learn about mould management and who is responsible for cleaning it when it comes to rental properties
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15 Jun 2022
RTA Webinar: Free competency-based training for tenants
Watch our webinar from 9 June 2022 to learn about the benefits of the Tenancy Skills Institute program.