Starting a tenancy
Channel: RTAQueensland
Date: 2024-02-19

Starting a tenancy can be overwhelming. Find out what you need to know as a tenant, property manager or owner about moving in, Entry condition reports, signing an agreement, rental bonds, and health and safety standards, including minimum housing standards. Know your rights and responsibilities when renting in Queensland.
Visit www.rta.qld.gov.au for more information.

00:00 - Introduction - Starting a tenancy
00:30 - Before a tenancy starts, there are a few things you should know
00:36 - Property owners/managers must ensure property is clean and meets standards
00:47 - Tenants should always inspect a property and read agreement
00:57 - Tenants should get a receipt for any money paid
01:03 - The tenancy agreement is a legal document outlining responsibilities 
01:15 - The agreement will include standard terms and special terms specific to the tenancy
01:31 - Special terms may include whether you can keep a pet or who is responsible for paying the water bill
01:37 - Once tenancy agreement is signed, the property manager/owner must give each tenant listed on the agreement a copy
01:45 - Make sure you keep it in a safe place 
01:52 - A tenant may be asked to pay a rental bond
02:11 - The bond cannot be held by the property manager/owner
02:17 - At the end of the tenancy, provided there is no damage or money owing, the bond is refunded back to the tenant
02:30 - An Entry condition report records the state of the property at the start of the tenancy
02:55 - The tenant has 7 days to return the Entry condition report back to the property manager/owner
03:01 - The property manager/owner will return completed Entry condition report within 14 days
03:10 - It's a good idea to take photos as a record
03:26 - Summary
04:08 - The RTA is here to help make renting work for everyone, contact us.