Changes to Queensland rental laws came into effect from 6 June 2024. Learn more about the changes and what they mean for you.
Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023. They will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. Learn more.
The Talking Tenancies podcast is brought to you by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) and explores everything you need to know about renting in Queensland. We are a state government statutory body that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, compliance and enforcement, and education services.
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Bushfire season
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Storms, cyclones and flooding
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Keep your cool with airconditioning and pools
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Rights on rent
![Adam Busato](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-09/talking-tenancies-adam-busato-800x418_0.png?itok=fBMi0h5o)
Special terms
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High density unit living
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When a property becomes unliveable
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