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.
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.
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Go to the RTA YouTube channel for instructional videos and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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10 Dec 2020
Festive season reminders for tenants
With the festive season fast approaching, the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has compiled some timely tips and reminders to help tenants plan for a happy, safe, secure and enjoyable holiday season.
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27 Nov 2020
Your questions answered - Part 3
The RTA’s three-part webinar series “Your questions answered” addresses commonly asked questions and provides practical information to help everyone comply with tenancy obligations.
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24 Nov 2020
Helping Queensland Get Ready for storm season
Queensland is prone to extreme weather conditions – storms, cyclones, flooding and bushfires. In the lead up to storm season, the RTA has teamed up with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) and the Get Ready Queensland campaign to help the rental community be prepared.
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10 Nov 2020
Electrical safety in rental properties – what you need to know
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has teamed with the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) to provide critical information and electrical safety tips for owners, managers and tenants.