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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 comes to Pest Control.
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Talking Tenancies
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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 body that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond managemen
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E59 · 8 Oct 2024 · 8 min
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 RTA's Cassie Chow steps us through the changes relating to methods of paying rent in this episode.
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E58 · 4 Sep 2024 · 9 min
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, Cassandra Chow. Learn more at www.rta.qld.gov.au.
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E56 · 25 Jul 2024 · 9 min
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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E55 · 19 Jul 2024 · 8 min
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 rent increases with RTA Expert, Cassandra Chow.
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E53 · 1 Mar 2024 · 7 min
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 joins us to discuss the intricacies of renting a secondary dwelling in Queensland.
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E51 · 21 Jul 2023 · 16 min
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 owners more clarity around the essential requirements and maintenance obligations for Queensland rental properties. In this episode we explore the details with RTA expert, Sam Galer. Visit www.rta.qld.gov.au for more information.
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E50 · 23 Jun 2023 · 14 min
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 www.rta.qld.gov.au for more information.
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E49 · 19 Feb 2023 · 7 min
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, carpets, insulation material and wood. If left, mould can cause damage to a home and belongings, and can also pose a health risk to those living in the property. Learn more by tuning in with RTA Expert, Stephen Watson.
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E48 · 23 Oct 2022 · 9 min
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 be specifically focusing on the tenancy law changes around the introduction of repair orders and other amendments. RTA expert, Taylor Dean walks us through the new Queensland tenancy law changes when it comes to repairs and other amendments. Visit www.rta.qld.gov.au/podcast for more information.
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E1 · 20 Oct 2022 · 26 min
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 challenges. We can help you to understand your rights and responsibilities in all stages of the tenancy and point out the resources available to help you make a home and settle in as quickly as possible. In this episode our expert from the RTA is: Sam Galer - Manager – Customer Experience.
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