Landlords rights and responsibilities

All landlords in Queensland have many rights and responsibilities to consider.

The Residential Tenancies Authority provides a guide for landlords renting out residential properties in Queensland.

Tenant character and credit checks

Tenancy databases list people who have previously had problems with their tenancies. These problems may include not paying rent or damaging property.

Smoke alarms

As a landlord, you are responsible for installing smoke alarms in your property.

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service provides detailed information on smoke alarm legislation.

Landlord insurance

As a landlord you are entitled to insure your rental property to cover yourself against possible financial losses, including damage to the property by tenants. Landlord insurance covers the building itself, with the option of insuring any contents that belong to you.

Contact an insurance company for more information on landlord insurance.

Resolving disputes

To resolve serious problems during a tenancy, you can:

• phone the Residential Tenancies Authority on 1300 366 311 and use the Dispute Resolution Service
• apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

More information

For more information on the rights and responsibilities of landlords, you can contact the Residential Tenancies Authority on 1300 366 311.