Minimum Housing Standards

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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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   E52 · 4 Dec 2023 · 10 min

   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 comes to Pest Control.

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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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    E47 · 16 Oct 2022 · 11 min

    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 be focusing on the tenancy law changes around the new framework that’s in place to help tenants and property owners to negotiate renting with a pet. RTA's expert, Sheri Wilton takes us through everything we need to know with the new Queensland tenancy laws when it comes to renting with a pet. Visit…