From today, any Queensland residential tenants evicted without grounds from their property must receive 2 months notice prior as a result of new tenancy laws commencing. This change will bring relief to many tenants who previously had to find a new home to suit their needs and move all their belongings within 2 weeks after being given notice.

‘Many of the changes to the Act are about bringing back a fair playing field between tenants and lessors, with the increased “without ground” notice period the most significant’, said Tenants’ Union of Queensland (TUQ) spokesperson Ms Penny Carr.

Changes to the laws are the culmination of processes commenced in 2005, initially reviewing tenancy laws in room-only accommodation and continuing to review general residential tenancies.

In late 2008 a new Act, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 was passed and replaces the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and the Residential Services (Accommodation) Act 2002.

The TUQ invites any tenant wanting information or advice to contact us on our free telephone advice service on 07 3257 1108 (Brisbane) or 1800 166 671 (regional callers) operating 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri and until 7pm on Tues & Thurs.

Download a summary of the changes here.