Landlord rules in Queensland

Queensland is managed by Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld). Rules verified against the regulator. General information — not legal advice. Read the full disclaimer.

How much notice do I need to give for a routine inspection?

Routine inspection — at least 7 days' written notice (Entry notice Form 9); no more than once every 3 months, unless the tenant agrees in writing. After a notice to leave or an intention-to-leave notice, entries to show the property are capped at 2 in any 7 days (s 195A).

Statutory basis: RTRA Act 2008 (Qld) s 193(1)(c)(i)

Source: Routine inspection ↗

How often can I increase the rent, and how much notice do I give?

Rent increase — no more than once every 12 months; at least 2 months' written notice. You can generate the Notice of rent increase (2 months) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTRA Act 2008 (Qld) ss 91(4)(a), 93

Source: Rent increase ↗

How far behind does the rent have to be before I can issue a breach notice?

Rent arrears — a breach/termination notice can issue once the tenant is 8 day(s) behind. You can generate the Form 11 from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTRA Act 2008 (Qld) s 280(1)(a)

Source: Rent arrears breach notice ↗

How much bond can I take, and how is it lodged?

Bond — capped at about 4 weeks' rent for typical rent. You can generate the Form 2 from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTRA Act 2008 (Qld) ss 112(1), 116

Source: Bond lodgement & 4-week cap ↗

What are my smoke alarm obligations?

Smoke alarm annual service. You can generate the certificate from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Source: Smoke alarm annual service ↗

What minimum standards does the property have to meet?

Minimum housing standards checklist. The linked regulator page has the full QLD detail.

Source: Minimum housing standards checklist ↗

How do I end a tenancy at the end of the fixed term?

Ending a tenancy — the lessor uses a Notice to Leave (Form 12) with an approved reason; ending at the end of a fixed term needs at least 2 months' notice.

Statutory basis: RTRAA 2008 (Qld) ss 277, 291, 326 (ending; notice to leave for end of fixed term; notice to leave)

Source: Ending a tenancy ↗

What counts as an urgent repair, and what must I do about it?

Urgent repairs — act without delay. The linked regulator page has the full QLD detail.

Source: Urgent repairs ↗

Can I refuse a tenant's pet request?

In Queensland, respond to a written pet request within 14 days. You may only refuse on prescribed grounds, and if you don't respond within 14 days consent is taken to be given. No separate pet bond is allowed. Decisions the tenant disputes are heard by QCAT. Use the app's pet annexure + decision letter to record it properly.

Source: Queensland — pet rules ↗

How does my tenant pay rent?

Rent lives on the Rent page — see who's paid and record payments. Your tenant pays your bank account directly (transfer or PayID, matched by reference); LandlordMate never touches the money, it just keeps the record.

Source: How-to · Rent ↗

How do I screen an applicant?

Applicants and their checks live on Screening — compare them, run the background check, and send a good prospect an application link.

Source: How-to · Screening ↗

How do I advertise a vacancy?

Open the property and turn on the listing bridge — you get a public link and a private enquiries inbox to paste into realestate.com.au or share directly. Your contact details stay private.

Source: How-to · Open a property ↗

How do I get my EOFY pack for my accountant?

Reports has your monthly owner statement and EOFY pack — export CSV or OFX (imports into Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks) or email the pack to your accountant.

Source: How-to · Reports ↗