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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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28 Oct 2021
Taking photos in a rental property
New fact sheets available to support tenants and property owners/managers to prevent and resolve issues around taking photos in a rental property
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22 Oct 2021
RTA delivers tenancy information sessions in Cairns
The RTA delivered two free information sessions for more than 150 property managers and property owners in Cairns in October
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22 Oct 2021
RTA Webinar: Changes to Queensland tenancy laws
Watch our interactive webinar recording on Queensland’s new tenancy laws that commenced on 20 October 2021
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21 Oct 2021
Changes to Queensland tenancy law and updated RTA forms
Download the latest forms and learn what these changes mean for you.
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30 Sep 2021
Updated RTA forms for use until 30 April 2022
Some RTA forms have been updated to reflect extended COVID-19 arrangements.
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24 Sep 2021
COVID-19 changes extended to 30 April 2022
Some RTA forms will be updated this week to reflect extended COVID-19 arrangements.
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22 Sep 2021
Cairns information sessions with the RTA
Free tenancy information and support sessions for Cairns property managers and owners
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22 Sep 2021
RTA Webinar: Tackling your tenancy questions
Watch our interactive webinar recording on tackling our customer’s frequently asked questions
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31 Aug 2021
RTA website refresh now live
As part of ongoing efforts to improve the RTA customer experience, we’ve released a website refresh.
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25 Aug 2021
The importance of being accurate
Watch our webinar to understand the need for accurate information when lodging bonds and requesting refunds.
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25 Aug 2021
Updates from QCAT
Minor civil dispute forms updated in preparation for a new civil case management system and online forms portal
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25 Aug 2021
Know the rules: entry, photos, inspections and open homes
Comply with the law for entering and selling a rental property