New laws around minimum housing standards commence 1 September 2023 in Queensland

1 September 2023

The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has announced the introduction of minimum housing standards for all new tenancies from 1 September 2023, meaning that if a tenancy agreement is signed or renewed from this date, the property must meet minimum housing standards. The new laws around minimum housing standards will apply to all remaining residential tenancies from 1 September 2024, providing landlords with the opportunity to bring their currently-tenanted rental properties up to speed with the changes.

The RTA has also released updated forms for residential tenancies to reflect the new laws around minimum housing standards.