Investor Information: An Update to Queensland Rental Laws

Be prepared for further changes to Queensland rental laws that will commence on 1st May 2025.

Once these changes commence we expect more in-depth explanations of these changes & how they will be applied.

Please see below some crucial changes that, as an investor, you need to be aware of as this will impact current and future tenancies in Queensland.

Changes commencing on 1 May 2025

• Rental application process – a standardised rental application form must be used when a tenant is applying for a rental property from 1 May 2025. Managing parties will be asked to provide prospective tenants with at least 2 different ways to submit their applications. One of these ways must not be restrictive. There are also new guidelines on what information managing parties may request from prospective tenants during the rental application process. Tenants may be offered to use an online application if the form contains only the information contained on the standardised application and prescribed by the Act and regulations.
• Personal information – new limits apply to the personal information that can be requested and collected by managing parties. New requirements for managing parties to ensure personal information is destroyed within certain time frames.
• Disclosing benefits – any financial benefits received by managing parties regarding rent payments must be disclosed.
• Entry notice period – the minimum entry notice period will increase from 24 hours to 48 hours.
• Entry frequency – new limits apply to the frequency of entry after a notice to end the tenancy has been issued.
• Request for fixtures and structural changes – tenants must use Request for approval to attach fixtures or make structural changes (Form 23) to request fixtures and structural changes and managing parties must respond within 28 days after receiving the request.

We are committed to ensuring all of our clients are kept up to date as we navigate the evolving regulatory environment.
As investors, staying informed about these changes is crucial to ensure compliance & maximise the return on your investments.

We know that these changes can cause more questions than answers at this stage, however, if you aren’t sure how this change will affect you and your investments, then speak to a member of the Legacy Property Australia team today.