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 RTA hosts free educational webinars to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property manager or owner under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
Want to hear about upcoming RTA webinars? Sign up to receive our eNews.
Go to the RTA YouTube channel for instructional videos and more.
Image
![RTA Webinar: The importance of being accurate](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-09/webinar-accurate.jpg?itok=8t6V1X0l)
15 Sep 2021
RTA Webinar: The importance of being accurate
Watch the RTA Webinar: The importance of being accurate to understand how the information that you give the RTA can make the processing of bond refunds easier and quicker for you.
Image
![Smoke alarm laws - what you need to know](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-07/QFES_Jul21_800x418.png?itok=2hOlCbOm)
9 Jul 2021
Smoke alarm laws with QFES
Smoke alarm laws with QFES - what you need to do by 1 January 2022
Image
![Bond basics - what you need to know](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-07/bond-basics-Jun21-800x418.png?itok=rJyFamz1)
21 Jun 2021
Bond basics - what you need to know
Bond basics – what you need to know to understand how to lodge a bond, make changes, and claim the bond after the tenancy has ended. The webinar provides practical tips to help tenants, property owners and property managers at different stages of tenancies.
Image
![Selling a rental property - what you need to know](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/selling-rental-property-May2021-800x418_0.png?itok=0NiPnQyU)
19 May 2021
Selling a rental property
Watch this webinar, Selling a rental property, to understand the legislative requirements of selling a rental property in Queensland as outlined in the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
Image
![Emerging topic - rental market challenges. Navigating the sector during a low vacancy/high demand period](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/rental-market-challenges-April2021-800x418_0.png?itok=WhG07QnM)
21 Apr 2021
Practical tips for navigating a challenging rental market
We discuss navigating rental market challenges in a low vacancy/high demand period, share practical tips and answer common questions on your rights and responsibilities around searching for a rental property, rent payments and ending a tenancy.
Image
![Abandoned property and goods left behind - what to do?](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/abandoned-property-Jan2021-800x418_1.png?itok=ehOEBvjS)
24 Feb 2021
When a tenant abandons a rental property
When a tenant abandons a rental property, it is important for the property manager/owner to know what to do and follow correct processes to end the tenancy and to deal with any possessions left behind.
Image
![Lodging a tenancy dispute resolution request through RTA Web Services](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/dispute-resolution-web-services-Jan2021-800x418_0.png?itok=8lVBla3i)
28 Jan 2021
Tenancy Disputes Resolution Web Service
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has launched a Tenancy Dispute Resolution Web Service to make essential transactions even easier for our customers. See a short demonstration of this new Web Service in action.
Image
![Pool safety in rental properties](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/pool-safety-Dec2020-800x418_0.png?itok=WzG1pyeM)
10 Dec 2020
Pool safety in rental properties
Summertime fun with pools – whether it is a built-in pool, or a portable blow up pool – do you know the pool safety laws and what is required whether you are an owner or a tenant?