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Independent Queensland renting information

RentPath

Helping Queensland renters make informed decisions.

Clear guidance, practical tools, and trusted pathways for renting in Queensland.

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1IdentifyWhat is happening?
2CheckDates, notices and evidence
3ActOfficial forms and help

Quick actions

Start with the issue in front of you. Each card opens a plain-English guide or tool.

My rent is increasingOpen the relevant pathwayI need repairsOpen the relevant pathwayMy property manager wants to enterOpen the relevant pathwayI received a noticeOpen the relevant pathwayI want to keep a petOpen the relevant pathwayI am moving outOpen the relevant pathwayI am trying to recover my bondOpen the relevant pathwayI am having a disputeOpen the relevant pathwayI may need emergency housingOpen the relevant pathway

Guided pathway

What is happening with your tenancy?

This is an information pathway, not an automated lawyer. Choose the closest issue to see practical steps, evidence and official links.

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Urgent help

If the issue is urgent, start with safety.

Call 000 for immediate danger. Call 1800 474 753 for the Queensland Homeless Hotline. Call 1800 811 811 for DVConnect Womensline.

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Major topic categories

Browse by the part of the tenancy you are dealing with.

Know Your RightsPlain-English guide to core Queensland renter rights, privacy, quiet enjoyment, communication, evidence and early dispute handling.Starting a TenancyChecklist for applications, tenancy agreements, bond, rent in advance, condition reports, keys, utilities, safety and minimum housing standards in Queensland.Rent and PaymentsQueensland guide to rent payment methods, receipts, ledgers, rent increases, arrears, utilities, water charges, payment plans and money disputes.BondsGuide to Queensland rental bond lodgement, receipts, bond numbers, refunds, disputes, evidence, fair wear and tear, bond cleaning and fraud warnings.Repairs and MaintenanceQueensland repair pathways, emergency repairs, minimum housing standards, health and safety risks, notices, reimbursement evidence and repair triage.Entry, Privacy and InspectionsQueensland guide to entry notices, routine inspections, repairs, showing the property, emergencies, photos, open homes, keys and privacy concerns.PetsQueensland rental pet request guide covering forms, response timeframes, refusal grounds, conditions, body corporate rules, assistance animals and disputes.Notices and BreachesGuide to Queensland tenancy notices, breaches, notices to leave, notices of intention to leave, deadlines, service, evidence and escalation pathways.Ending a TenancyQueensland moving-out guide for fixed-term and periodic agreements, notices, break lease, hardship, DFV, sale, cleaning, exit reports and bond refunds.Disputes and QCATStep-by-step Queensland tenancy dispute preparation guide covering evidence, RTA dispute resolution, QCAT, chronology, documents and hearing preparation.Emergency and Specialist HelpQueensland urgent rental help pathways for danger, homelessness, domestic violence, lockouts, unsafe premises, essential services, money crisis, legal help and accessibility support.ToolsPrivacy-preserving browser tools for Queensland renters: rent increase checker, notice calculator, bond estimator, repair triage, checklists, timeline builder, issue finder and templates.

Focused issue guides

Open a deeper guide when you already know the form, notice or dispute pathway in front of you.

Queensland Tenancy Forms and NoticesPlain-English guide to common Queensland tenancy forms and notices, including Form 9, Form 11, Form 12 and Form 13 pathways.Form 9 Entry NoticeQueensland renter guide to Form 9 entry notices, entry reasons, notice timing, inspection records, privacy concerns and next steps.Form 11 Notice to Remedy BreachQueensland renter guide to Form 11 breach notices, alleged breaches, evidence, response options, deadlines and escalation pathways.Form 12 Notice to LeaveQueensland renter guide to Form 12 notices to leave, grounds, dates, service evidence, housing risk and urgent advice pathways.Form 13 Notice of Intention to LeaveQueensland renter guide to Form 13 notices, moving-out dates, fixed-term and periodic agreements, keys, exit reports and bond evidence.Bond Refund DisputeQueensland renter guide to bond refund disputes, evidence, cleaning and damage claims, RTA dispute resolution and QCAT preparation.Rent Increase DisputeQueensland renter guide to rent increase disputes, notice dates, agreement terms, frequency checks, evidence and advice pathways.Emergency RepairsQueensland renter guide to emergency repairs, safety first steps, nominated repairers, evidence, reimbursement questions and urgent help.QCAT Evidence BundlePractical Queensland renter guide to preparing a QCAT tenancy evidence bundle, chronology, document index and hearing notes.Break Lease QueenslandQueensland renter guide to break lease issues, agreement dates, reletting evidence, costs, hardship, DFV and advice pathways.

Interactive tools preview

Tools run locally in your browser and help you organise dates, documents and next steps.

Rent-increase checker Repair triage Document templates Dispute timeline builder

What RentPath does

RentPath organises Queensland rental information into practical pathways: what the issue generally means, what to check now, what evidence to keep, and where to go next.

It does not decide legal outcomes, replace official forms, or provide representation. It points you to the RTA, QSTARS, QCAT, Queensland Government housing resources and specialist services.

  • Use the search bar for a topic, form, deadline or plain-English question.
  • Use the issue finder when you are not sure where to start.
  • Use tools and templates to organise information before contacting an official or advice service.

Urgent help

If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. If you may have nowhere safe to stay, contact the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753. If domestic and family violence is involved, contact DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811, Mensline on 1800 600 636, or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

Common questions

Is RentPath an official RTA website?

No. RentPath is independent and is not affiliated with the RTA, QCAT, the Queensland Government or any legal service.

Can RentPath tell me whether my notice is valid?

No. A notice can only be assessed properly by checking the exact document, service method, agreement and facts. RentPath helps you identify what to check and where to get advice.

Does RentPath store my tenancy data?

The tools run locally in your browser. Checklist progress may be saved on your device only if you use those checklists. You can clear saved checklist data from the privacy page or tools page.