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Today in Queensland residential tenants evicted without grounds from their property must receive 2 months notice as a result of new tenancy laws which commenced in Queensland on 1st July 2009.

“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” , said Tenants’ Union of Queensland (TUQ) spokesperson Ms Penny Carr.

‘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’

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 which then commenced on 1st July 2009 and has now replaced the previous Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and the Residential Services (Accommodation) Act 2002.

Renting a home... Know your rights!

The TUQ invites any tenant wanting information or advice to contact our free  tenant advice service on 1300 744 263 .

This service operates 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri and until 7pm on Tues & Thurs.

Download a summary of the changes here.