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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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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.
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18 May 2022
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month – what happens if DFV occurs in a rental?
This Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) prevention month, learn about the support available for impacted tenancies.
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19 Apr 2022
COVID-19 legislation for residential tenancies – ends 30 April 2022
Measures to support residential tenancies impacted by COVID-19 ends on 30 April 2022.
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19 Apr 2022
Electronic signing of tenancy agreements
Digital signing platforms have become commonplace but everyone’s needs must be considered when signing an agreement.
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19 Apr 2022
Changing co-tenants during a tenancy: who’s responsible for what?
Find out what needs to happen when there is a change of tenants during a tenancy.
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19 Apr 2022
RTA Webinar: Domestic and family violence provisions while renting
We’re looking at the Domestic and Family Violence provisions that came into effect on 20 October 2021.
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15 Mar 2022
Date set for remaining Stage 1 Rental Reforms to commence
Rental reforms around renting with pets and ending a tenancy to commence on 1 October 2022.
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15 Mar 2022
RTA Webinar: Tips for resolving tenancy disputes
Watch our webinar to learn how to prevent and resolve tenancy disputes