28 April 2023
Following significant reforms to residential tenancy laws in Queensland in October 2021 and October 2022, and with more changes yet to come, the Queensland Government has outlined what tenants, landlords, and agents can expect in upcoming changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
Read More7 October 2022
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Industry updates: Consumer Affairs Victoria to crack down on underquoting, Fake social media accounts used to scam eager renters in WA.
Legislative changes: New QLD rental laws commenced on 1 October 2022.
Disciplinary action: Disciplinary proceedings commence against a Victorian agent with a history of misconduct, Court outcome for a Victorian agency that threatened to interfere with tenants' legal access to their homes.
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27 September 2022
The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is encouraging tenants, property managers, and property owners to take time to understand the upcoming rental law reforms, including how the changes may impact their rights and obligations, and to make necessary preparations.
Read More2 September 2022
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Industry updates: Commencement of action against the director of a Victorian property management company, Sunshine Coast real estate director fined for improper use of trust money.
Legislative changes: New NSW Property and Stock Agents Regulation 2022.
Reminders: Trust account audits due 30 September (NSW, ACT, TAS, and VIC agencies), ACT CPD is due for registration holders on 31 October 2022.
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22 August 2022
5 August 2022
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Industry updates: QLD Fair Trading finds former agent guilty of wrongful trust money use, imprisoned following an investigation.
Legislative changes: Further changes to tenancy law in Queensland.
Announcements: We now offer CPD for Tasmania! Plus, new CPD options for WA.
27 July 2022
Since October 2021, the Queensland Government has been making incremental changes to tenancy laws. The changes have been rolled out in phases, with the first phase being implemented on 20 October 2021 - the introduction of greater domestic and family violence protections for tenants and residents.
The next phase will be coming into effect on 1 October 2022. The changes will include updates to legislation concerning renting with pets, ending a tenancy, and repair orders.
Read More11 July 2022
Read MoreIan Andrew Phillips, formerly the sole director and principal licensee of Think Tank Management Pty Ltd, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court (5 July 2022) to dishonestly taking trust account money for his own use.
20 April 2022
A former agent of the Broadbeach area has been convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment after using his client’s money to fund his gambling habit and business expenses.
Read More16 October 2019
Agency’s unreasonable interference with tenant’s access to premises
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