Queenslanders are moving forward with new laws and legislation for residential renters. The Government’s Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (HLA Act) began on October 20, 2021, to amend and update The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Amendment Regulation 2022 (RTRA Amendment Regulation), commencing on July 22, 2022.
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Implemented over three years in separate parts; new laws kicked in on October 20 last year, with stages two and three each implemented a year apart.
Come October 2022, the second part of legislation changes will make fur baby owners happier with new laws introduced for pets to be able to join you on a lease in the sunshine state.
Additionally, updated domestic and family violence protections for tenants will commence.
The final and third changes will introduce a minimum housing standard and begin in 2023–24.
Minimum housing standards will commence for new tenancies from September 1, 2023, and for all residencies from September 1, 2024, aiming to ensure all Queensland rental properties are safe, secure, and functional.
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The Queensland Government states, “Changes from October 1, 2022, include: providing tenants and property owners/managers with a wider range of specific reasons to end a tenancy with the appropriate notice periods introducing a framework to support negotiations about renting with pets introducing repair orders as an additional pathway for tenants to have repairs addressed in a timely manner.”
Instarent makes it simple to tap and click your way around hundreds of factsheets, government and non-for-profits with the best resources to empower leaseholders to manage your rental with full compliance, peace of mind and ease.
Queensland fact sheets and rental guides
Serving notices fact sheet - general tenancies
Continuing a fixed-term tenancy
Domestic and family violence – info for tenants
Ending a tenancy agreement – General tenancies
Entry and privacy – General tenancies
Renting info for natural disaster victims
New renter checklist – moving in
New renter checklist – moving out
Rental bonds – General tenancies
Rent payments and holding deposits
National Debt Helpline
National Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit service that helps people tackle their debt problems. It is not a lender and does not ‘sell’ anything or make money from people. Its professional financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service.
Contact a financial counsellor on 1800 007 007
Visit ndh.org.au for more information
Moneysmart
Moneysmart helps people take control of their money with free tools, tips and guidance.
Visit moneysmart.gov.au
More information on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
- Residential Tenancies Authority on 1300 366 311
- Legal aid
- Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service on 1300 744 263.
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