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Talking Tenancies
by Residential Tenancies Authority
The Talking Tenancies podcast is brought to you by Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) and explores everything you need to know about renting in Queensland. We are a state government statutory authority that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, investigations and prosecutions, and education services.
Episodes
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Tips for a smoother bond refund for managing parties
For a property manager or owner, taking steps to make sure a bond refund process goes smoothly can help to save time and stress. It can also help to reduce the likelihood of a dispute. In this episode, the RTA's Cassie Chow joins us to share tips for a smooth bond refund process from a managing...
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Tips for a smooth bond refund for tenants
Your tenancy has ended, you’ve vacated the property and now it’s time to request your bond refund. How quickly you get through the bond refund process, though, can depend on various factors. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we are joined by the RTA's Marc Fidler to discuss some great tips…
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Goods left behind in a rental property
When goods and documents are left behind in a rental property or room, they must be returned or disposed of according to specific rules. In this episode we are joined by the RTA's Marc Fidler to help us understand what should be done when goods are left behind in a rental property.
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Applying for a rental property
So you’ve made the decision to start renting or begin looking for a new rental property. As you search for your new home, you will be required to submit tenancy application forms. With this process, there are some important things to be aware of. In this episode we are joined by the RTA's Cassie...
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Tips for renting a property with others
This podcast episode explores the ins and outs of renting with others, including share housing, sub-letting, rooming accommodation, and boarding. Susan Cridland from the RTA shares practical advice on tenancy agreements, changing housemates, avoiding rental scams, and managing shared...
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Tenancy regulation changes
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 expired on 31 August 2025 and was replaced with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025. In this episode, we are joined by the RTA's Cassie Chow to explore the latest tenancy regulation changes, how…
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Fixtures and structural changes
New Queensland rental laws took effect on the 1st of May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, it is important you understand what these changes mean for you. In this episode, we are joined by Marc Fidler from the RTA, who is going to run us through the 1st of May changes to...
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Entry frequency and notice periods
New Queensland rental laws take effect on the 1st of May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, it is important you understand what these changes mean for you. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we are joined by Sam Galer from the RTA, who is going to take us through the 1st of...
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Breaking a lease
If a tenant or property manager/owner ends a fixed term agreement before the end date they are breaking the agreement – also known as breaking the lease. A tenancy agreement is a legally binding agreement and when broken, may result in the need for compensation. In this episode we discuss…
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Overview of 1 May 2025 rental law changes
In the latest episode of Talking Tenancies, the RTA’s Lynn Smith provides an overview of upcoming rental law changes commencing on 1 May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, tune in to understand what these changes mean for you.
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Timeline of Queensland's rental law changes
Queensland tenancy laws have undergone a series of changes over the past four years, with more to come in 2025. In this episode of Talking Tenancies Chief Regulatory and Assurance Officer Kristin Spruce, takes us through the rental reform journey from 2021 through to upcoming changes on 1 May 2025.
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Evidence for claim on a bond or dispute
Further changes to Queensland’s tenancy laws commenced on 30 September 2024. These included changes relating to maximum bond amounts, supporting evidence for claims or disputes on a rental bond by a managing party, rent payment methods, utility bills, re-letting costs and compliance changes. In...
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Maximum bond amounts
Further changes to Queensland’s tenancy laws commenced on 30 September 2024. These included changes relating to maximum bond amounts, supporting evidence for claims or disputes on a rental bond by a managing party, rent payment methods, utility bills, re-letting costs and compliance changes. In...
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Reletting costs
Further changes to Queensland’s tenancy laws commenced on 30 September 2024. These included changes relating to maximum bond amounts, supporting evidence for claims or disputes on a rental bond by a managing party, rent payment methods, utility bills, re-letting costs and compliance changes. In...
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Drug contamination in a rental property
Illicit drug laboratories are places where illegal drugs such as methylamphetamine (otherwise known as meth) are manufactured. If illicit drug use or manufacturing occurs in a rental property, this can cause contamination that may affect the liveability or state of repair of the property for…
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Ongoing rental law changes - rent payment options
Further changes to Queensland’s tenancy laws commenced on 30 September 2024. These include changes relating to maximum bond amounts, supporting evidence for claims or disputes on a rental bond by a managing party, rent payment methods, utility bills, re-letting costs and compliance changes. The...
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Ongoing rental law changes from 30 Sep 2024
Queensland tenancy laws began to change on 6 June 2024, with further changes commencing on 30 September 2024 and 1 May 2025. If you’re a property manager, owner or tenant, it’s important you understand what these changes mean for you. In this episode we break down the changes with RTA expert,...
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Outstanding bond payments
It’s hard to imagine forgetting to claim your rental bond at the end of a tenancy, but you may be surprised to know the RTA holds more than 100,000 outstanding bond payments, which are sometimes called unclaimed bonds or forgotten bonds. In this episode, we cover the importance of keeping your...
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Overview of ongoing rental law changes
Queensland tenancy laws changed on 6 June 2024. The new laws affect rent and increases, bond lodgements and bond refunds, as well as other changes. In this episode, we’ll be providing an overview of these new tenancy laws with RTA expert, Jessie Andrell.
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Your questions answered on rent increases
From 6 June 2024, changes came into effect for all new and existing tenancies attaching the 12-month frequency limit for rent increases to a property or room, rather than the tenancy or rooming agreement. In this episode, we cover some of the common questions asked around the changes relating to...
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RTA Compliance & Enforcement
As an experienced regulator, the RTA acts in the public interest to support and protect Queenslanders by addressing issues of alleged non-compliance with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 in a timely, informed and consistent way. We’re committed to upholding and…
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Secondary Dwellings
Property owners can choose to rent out secondary dwellings, such as granny flats to non-household members. It’s important that property owners discuss all terms of an agreement with tenants/residents and ensure the property meets the required standards. In this episode, RTA expert, Susan Cridland...
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Pest Control
Maintaining pest control measures in a rental property are all part of maintaining a healthy living environment and meeting minimum housing standards in Queensland. RTA's expert, Lori Lynam joins us to explain the obligations of property owner/managers and tenants in various situations when it...
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Minimum Housing Standards
New rules around minimum housing standards are due to come into effect on 1 September 2023 for new tenancies and 1 September 2024 for all tenancies. Minimum housing standards aim to ensure rental properties are safe, secure and functional. They will give tenants, residents, property managers and...
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Rent increases
From 1 July 2023, changes to limit rent increase frequency to once every 12 months will come into effect for all new and existing tenancies. In this episode, RTA's expert, Sam Galer takes us through the legislative changes and what they mean for the renting community in Queensland. Visit...
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How to deal with mould
Mould is something every Queenslander is familiar with, as our warm and wet weather is a key driver in the production of mould at different times of the year. Mould may grow indoors in wet or moist areas that lack adequate ventilation, including walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles,...
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Repair orders and more
Queensland tenancy laws are changing from 1 October 2022, the new laws provide tenants, property managers and owners with a greater number of reasons to end a tenancy, introduces a framework for negotiating renting with pets, repair orders as well as a few other amendments. In this episode, we’ll...
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First time renters
There’s a lot to remember when it comes to renting a property and it can be quite overwhelming if you’ve never done it before, trying to find your way on your own. Renting rules and legislation can vary quite a lot state to state, so first time renting in a different state also has its own...
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Renting with pets
Queensland tenancy laws are changing from 1 October 2022, the new laws provide tenants, property managers and owners with a greater number of reasons to end a tenancy, introduces a framework for negotiating renting with pets, repair orders as well as a few other amendments. In this episode, we’ll...
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Ending a tenancy
Queensland tenancy laws have changed from 1 October 2022 providing property managers, owners and tenants with a greater number of reasons to end a tenancy, the introduction of a framework for negotiating renting with pets, repair orders as well as a few other amendments. In this episode, we’ll...
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Rental law changes overview
Queensland tenancy laws are changing from 1 October 2022, the new laws provide tenants, property managers and owners with a greater number of reasons to end a tenancy, a framework for negotiating renting with pets and repair orders as well as a few other amendments. In this episode, we’ll be...
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What is fair wear and tear?
For a term bandied around a lot, the term wear and tear claims a fair share of the debate over damage to rented properties. When you put fair in front of the wear and tear part the interpretation becomes even more complex. In this episode, we aim to help clarify exactly what it is and how it...
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Nuisance neighbours
Whether renting or not, neighbours can sometimes impact the quiet enjoyment of our living environment – this can stem from noise, smoking, parking, rubbish or overgrown properties. In this episode, we aim to give you some tips on how to live in harmony with your neighbours and what you can do…
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Rooming accommodation
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) contains the rules covering rooming accommodation such as boarding houses, hostels, and off-campus student accommodation in Queensland. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, the RTA's Lynn Smith helps us to understand the...
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Taking photos in a rental property
At different stages of a tenancy, a property manager/owner or prospective buyer/tenant may want to take photos inside and outside of the rental property for various reasons, such as to advertise a property for sale or re-let, or during inspections for records and as supporting evidence for formal...
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Beyond dispute resolution - next steps
Sometimes during the life of a tenancy, disagreements may occur between the parties involved. The RTA is here to help all parties in an impartial way, whilst ensuring all obligations under the legislation are met through our dispute resolution service. If an agreement cannot be reached, this is...
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Mythbusting the role of the RTA
In this episode we will bust some myths and misconceptions to help get a greater understanding of the RTA’s role and what we do to support the Queensland rental sector with the RTA's Rowan Bayliss.
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How we can help you better when you call
When you contact us at the RTA, there is some information you can gather to make sure we can provide the right information for your situation and the support you need. Being prepared before picking up the phone and understanding the RTA’s role and responsibilities can go a long way to help us…
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Tips for students renting in Queensland
Whether students are renting in purpose-built student accommodation, sharing a house with others or going it alone in a unit, it’s important they understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities. For some students, this may be their first time away from home and renting on their own, or their...
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What is a tenancy agreement?
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding, written agreement between a tenant and a managing party. An agreement must be used even if it is between family or friends. RTA's Helen Doogan joins us to talk about the different agreements and their importance.
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Caravans and moveable dwellings
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) applies to renting a place to live in Queensland – including tenancy agreements for caravans, caravan sites, houseboats, rented manufactured homes and moveable dwellings for residential purposes. In this episode with RTA's…
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Festive season safety and security
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it can be easy to get carried away during the festive season with celebrations and commitments. In this episode, we have some tips and reminders to help tenants plan for a happy, safe secure and enjoyable holiday season. In this episode with RTA's Ben...
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Domestic and family violence protections
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home, and domestic and family violence is never acceptable. Domestic and family violence (DFV) occurs when one person in an intimate personal, family or informal carer relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. Living...
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How to protect yourself from rental scams
The Residential Tenancies Authority urges Queensland tenants to remain vigilant and be alert when searching for their next rental property. Common scams can include online classified ads or social media posts from people pretending to be real property managers or owners that mislead tenants into...
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Bushfire season
Queensland experiences some of Australia’s most extreme weather events each year. Bushfire season typically begins in July and ends in October and can extend through to February, but with varying climate conditions, bushfires can occur anytime and anywhere. In this episode of Talking Tenancies,...
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Storms, cyclones and flooding
Queenslanders are no strangers to cyclones and severe storms that can produce hail, flooding rains, lightning, winds greater than 200km/h and storm surge. They are often unpredictable and can potentially cause major damage to property. It’s important to be prepared and aware to ensure your safety...
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Keep your cool with airconditioning and pools
Queensland is known for its scorching summers and so keeping cool is important when the heat is on. In the latest episode of the Talking Tenancies podcast we discuss maintaining and repairing air conditioners and pools to ensure a comfortable summer for both tenants and managing parties. Our RTA...
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Rights on rent
The amount of rent, and how it should be paid, must be stated in the tenancy agreement. There are rules for rent increases and in some circumstances the rent may be decreased. There are also rules about the non-payment of rent. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we delve into the tricky...
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Special terms
Special terms can be added to a general tenancy agreement or rooming accommodation agreement to provide guidance during the tenancy on things such as keeping pets, water charging and pool maintenance. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we explore special terms on a tenancy agreement with Adam...
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High density unit living
Apartment and body corporate living has its own challenges and rewards. Living in close proximity to others calls for greater consideration and sensitivity, but being part of a tight-knit community can be greatly rewarding. In this week’s episode of the Talking Tenancies podcast, we discuss high...
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The Talking Tenancies podcast is brought to you by Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) and explores everything you need to know about renting in Queensland. We are a state government statutory authority that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, investigations and prosecutions, and education services.
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