Three key changes for residential tenancies came into effect came into effect on 1 October 2022.<\/p>\n
Landlords and tenants have a wider range of specific reasons for ending a tenancy<\/strong><\/p>\n Landlords can no longer end a tenancy agreement without a specific reason (formerly known as without grounds). Reasons for a landlord ending a tenancy agreement include:-<\/p>\n \u2022 Tenant\u2019s un-remedied breach Other reasons may apply in specific circumstances.<\/p>\n Reasons for a tenant to end a residential tenancy include:-<\/p>\n \u2022 Landlord\u2019s un-remedied breach Other reasons may apply in specific circumstances.<\/p>\n A framework have been introduced to support negotiations for renting with pets<\/strong><\/p>\n A pet is a domesticated animal or an animal which is dependent upon a person for the provision of food or shelter and does not include a working dog or an animal prescribed by regulation not to be a pet.<\/p>\n Tenants must seek landlord approval to keep a pet at rented premises.<\/p>\n Landlords may refuse the request based on specific reasons under the legislation or grant the request with reasonable conditions as agreed with the tenant.<\/p>\n The landlord must respond to the tenant\u2019s request within 14 days otherwise the request is deemed to be approved.<\/p>\n Repair orders have been introduced as an additional remedy for tenants to have repairs addressed in a timely manner<\/strong><\/p>\n Landlords and tenants are encouraged to discuss repairs and a realistic timeframe for repairs to be carried out.<\/p>\n If self-resolution is unsuccessful then a Notice to Remedy Breach continues to be an option.<\/p>\n Tenants now have a further remedy in applying to Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a repair order for routine and emergency repairs.<\/p>\n If granted, a repair order will continue until the works have been completed and does not expire when a tenancy agreement ends nor if the property is sold.<\/p>\n The above is merely a brief overview. The legislation deals with the issues in greater detail. Each case will need to be considered on its own merits.<\/p>\n Get the best representation. Contact our expert property & business lawyers on\u00a01800 999 529<\/a>, email\u00a0mail@rmold.newwebsite.live<\/a>\u00a0or submit an enquiry below.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 End of a fixed term agreement
\n\u2022 The tenant has abandoned the property
\n\u2022 The property is being sold
\n\u2022 The property is partly or wholly destroyed or can no longer be used as a dwelling
\n\u2022 The property requires significant repair or renovation
\n\u2022 There is planned demolition or renovation
\n\u2022 The landlord requires the property for his\/her occupation
\n\u2022 The sole tenant dies
\n\u2022 The tenant fails to comply with an order of the Tribunal
\n\u2022 The landlord requires the property for a use other than residential property
\n\u2022 The property has been compulsorily acquired by an authority<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The property is partly or wholly destroyed or can no longer be used as a dwelling
\n\u2022 Death of a co-tenant where it would be impractical or would cause excessive hardship for the surviving co-tenant to continue
\n\u2022 The sole tenant dies
\n\u2022 The property is to be sold (conditions apply)
\n\u2022 The condition of the property
\n\u2022 The landlord fails to comply with a repair order
\n\u2022 The landlord fails to comply with an order of the Tribunal
\n\u2022 The property has been compulsorily acquired by an authority<\/p>\n\u8054\u7cfb\u6211\u4eec<\/h2>\n