Queensland

Lodge your rental bonds with the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority with this Bond Lodgement Form 2.

• This form is to be completed at the beginning of the tenancy by the tenant(s) contributing to the bond and the landlord or property manager.
• The form must then be submitted to the RTA along with the bond money.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions for completion.
• Download the form directly from the Queensland Government RTA website by clicking the link.

Notify the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority of a change in a shared tenancy with this free Change of Bond Contributors Form 6.

• This form is to be used whenever a tenant who has contributed part of a shared rental bond moves out, but the tenancy is continuing with one or more other tenants.
• It is NOT for use when the tenancy ends and a new tenancy begins with ALL new tenants.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions on how to complete the form.
• Download the form directly from the Queensland RTA website by clicking the link.

Notify the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority of a change in the property manager or owner of a rental property with this free Form 5 from the RTA.

• The notice is required under the Queensland Residential Tenancies Act 1994.
• You can use the form to register a change for either a single rental unit or for multiple properties.
• The form must be used to register a change in ownership of a property or a change in the property manager with the RTA.
• Download the form directly from the Queensland RTA website by clicking the link.

Do you let flats or houses to students who are not of legal age? Make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant signs this Co-Signer Agreement for Queensland.

• The landlord is authorised to check the co-signer's credit rating.
• The co-signer guarantees that the tenant will comply with the lease or tenancy agreement.
• The co-signer agrees to pay the rent if the tenant fails to do so.
• The agreement is made in accordance with Queensland landlord-tenant laws.
• Available in MS Word format.

Let a dormitory room in Queensland to a student with this template Dormitory Housing Tenancy Agreement.

• The student has the right to use the room, the shared facilities (toilet, bath, lounge etc) and the common areas so long as he/she is not in default.
• The university housing authority may make deductions from the rental bond for any unpaid rent or for costs arising as a result of a breach by the student.
• If the student is no longer enrolled at school, he/she must immediately notify the housing authority.
• The student must pay an early termination fee if the tenancy is terminated before the end of the term, and he/she will also be liable for the rent for the balance of the term unless a replacement tenant is found.

Queensland Dormitory Housing Tenancy Agreement, a downloadable template in MS Word format that can be customised to fit your exact needs.

Cancel a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this Queensland Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement should only be used for residential leases. A different form is required for commercial tenancies.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay the landlord a lease buyout fee.
• With this agreement, everyone wins. The tenant gets out of the lease before the end of the term and the landlord is able to list the rental unit on the market again.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Queensland, Australia.

Take notes on the condition of a Queensland rental unit prior to the tenancy start date with this free Entry Condition Report Form 1a - General Tenancies.

• The report is required under the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994, if the tenant is paying a rental bond.
• The form must be completed by both the lessor (or agent) and the tenant during the inspection of the rental premises before the tenancy commences.
• The Report includes instructions on how it should be completed.
• Download the free PDF form directly from the Queensland RTA website by clicking the link.

Record the condition of a rental unit at the end of a tenancy in Queensland with this free Exit Condition Report - General Tenancies.

• The report is required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 for any tenancy where the tenant pays a rental bond.
• The form must be completed by both the property owner/agent and tenant during the inspection of the rental premises at the end of the tenancy.
• The Report includes instructions on how it should be completed.
• The free PDF form can be downloaded directly from the Residential Tenancies Authority website by clicking the link.

Let a rental unit to a tenant in Queensland under the terms of this downloadable General Tenancy Agreement.

When to Use this Tenancy Agreement

This form of tenancy agreement is for houses and flats. It cannot be used for movable dwellings (caravans, mobile homes). The Tenancy Agreement can be used for either a fixed term (such as 1 year) or a periodic tenancy (month to month, etc.).

Key Provisions of Agreement

• If there is more than one tenant, each one is responsible for performing the tenant's obligations under the agreement.
• The template covers the procedure the landlord must follow in order to increase the rent, and instructions for the tenant to make an application to the tribunal if the tenant considers the increase to be excessive.
• The landlord is responsible for paying all taxes, rates and levies for the property, except for charges for metered services (electricity, water, etc.), which must be paid by the tenant.

Format and Jurisdiction

The document template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable. Pay for the form once, use it as often as required.

The Tenancy Agreement is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and is intended for use only in the State of Queensland, Australia. 

Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under Queensland law with this free Pocket Guide for Tenants, Form 17a issued by the Residential Tenancies Authority.

• The pamphlet outlines what your duties as a tenant are, and what your landlord (lessor) is responsible for. 
• There is information about the rental agreement, rental bond, entry and exit condition reports, rent increases, and charges for water, electricity, etc.
• The pamphlet also contains instructions on what can happen if you or your landlord breach the rental agreement, and how the parties can resolve disputes or problems.
• Download your free copy of the Queensland Pocket Guide for Tenants directly from the RTA website by clicking the link.