Useful links for landlords in Queensland

Residential tenancy legislation
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 are the relevant legislation for residential tenancies in Queensland.

Further information for residential landlords
The Queensland government has also produced a guide for landlords.

Dispute resolution for residential tenancies
The Residential Tenancies Authority is responsible for residential tenancies and offers mediation in the case of disputes. If mediation is unsuccessful, either party can escalate the dispute to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Further resources
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland, Property Council of Australia, National Tenancy Database and Property Owners Association of Queensland are also useful resources for landlords.

Commercial tenancy legislation
Commercial tenancies in Queensland are governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994, and the state government website has a list of regulations relating to retail tenancies.

Dispute resolution for commercial tenancies
Disputes relating to commercial tenancies are heard by QCAT, but the Retail Shop Leases Registry provides informal mediation.