Changes to Queensland rental laws commenced from 30 September 2024 including to:
- the maximum amount of bond that can be taken for residential tenancies and rooming accommodation, and
- claims made on the bond by a managing party
- rent payment options
- timeframes for passing on utility bills
- the calculation of re-letting costs after a tenant breaks lease.
There are updates to compliance requirements relating to false and misleading information to include information provided to the RTA and the ability for the RTA to share information with other government agencies and departments.
Original publication on 04 Sep 2024
Last updated on 04 Sep 2024
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