Before renting

There are rules that apply to tenants and property manager/owners in Queensland. These rules may differ from those in other states or countries.

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Choosing a rental property

There are rules surrounding the rental of a house, unit, share house, room, caravan or houseboat in Queensland, including holding deposits, pets, rent auctions and tenancy databases.

Rental property types
Rent bidding
Tenancy databases
Students
Queensland tenancy laws
Rental scams
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Preparing for a tenancy

Preparing for a tenancy

Information for property owners and renters to consider before starting a tenancy.

Preparing for a tenancy
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Tenancy agreements

A tenancy agreement is a written agreement between tenants & residents and agents, managers & owners.

General tenancy agreement (Form 18a)
Moveable dwelling tenancy agreement (Form 18b)
Rooming accommodation agreement (Form R18)
Special terms
Secondary dwellings
Residents with impaired capacity in rooming accommodation
Body corporate rental properties
Share homes and co-tenancies
Sub-letting
Boarders/lodgers
Social housing