Hinternoosa Admin
Did You Know QLD Tenancy Laws Have Changed?
17th of September, 2024
There are new rental laws for Queensland that have been passed under residential tenancy legislation. The rental law reforms were passed by Queensland Parliament and will be rolled out in two stages, with the first stage having commenced from June 6th and the second stage commencing in September. Learn more on the September and upcoming May 2025 changes and what they mean for you by clicking the link below where you can watch an insightful video from our industry peak body, the REIQ.
Reforms that commenced on 30 September 2024 include:
- limiting the maximum amount that can be requested for a rental bond to 4 weeks’ rent
- requiring property owners and property managers to provide renters with at least 2 ways to pay rent, including at least 1 fee-free method. If one of the payment methods does have a charge, renters must be given written notice about this cost
- requiring property owners and property managers to pass on utility bills that the renter is responsible for paying under a tenancy agreement promptly to renters for payment
- requiring that claims against rental bonds be substantiated
- limiting re-letting costs based on the time remaining on a fixed-term lease.
Reforms commencing on 1 May 2025 include:
- protecting renters’ privacy by requiring 48 hours’ notice for entries other than general inspections, safety checks and emergencies
- developing a prescribed form for rental applications and requiring that personal information be managed securely
- giving renters a choice about how to apply for a rental property
- requiring property owners and property managers to disclose any financial benefits they receive from any rent payment method they offer
- clarifying the process for renters and property owners to agree to attaching fixtures and making personalisation changes to a rental property.