How much can the landlord charge for a rental bond under Queensland law?

The rental bond cannot be more than 4 weeks rent, unless the weekly rent exceeds $300. The landlord must submit the bond money to the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) within 10 days of receipt, along with a Bond Lodgement Form which must be signed by both landlord and tenant.

What is the procedure for getting a refund of the bond?

At the end of the tenancy, the parties both fill out and sign a Refund of Rental Bond form. This form is submitted to the RTA. The landlord is allowed to make a claim against the bond for unpaid rent, cost of damages caused by the tenant or his/her guests (except for normal wear and tear), costs of cleaning the premises if the tenant failed to return the place in the condition it was in at the beginning of the tenancy, and costs as compensation for the landlord if the tenant broke the lease.



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