Tenancy Agreement Template Qld

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT (QUEENSLAND)

Form 18a Compliance Framework

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Effective Date]
• Version: 4.2-QLD
• Jurisdiction: State of Queensland, Australia (Governed by the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 [RTRAA])
• Scope: Standard Residential Premises Lease

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OFFICIAL NOTICE / DISCLAIMER

LEGAL NOTICE: This document is a production-ready legal framework designed to comply with the Queensland Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRAA). Parties acknowledge that additional mandatory standard terms prescribed under the RTRAA apply to this tenancy, regardless of inclusion herein. Legal counsel or the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) should be consulted prior to execution to ensure alignment with current legislative amendments.

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1. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

1.1 The Lessor (Landlord)

• Full Legal Name / Company Name: [Lessor Full Legal Name]
• ACN / ABN (if applicable): [Lessor ACN/ABN]
• Service Address: [Lessor Street Address, Suburb, State, Postcode]
• Email: [Lessor Email Address]
• Phone: [Lessor Phone Number]

1.2 The Lessor’s Agent (If Applicable)

• Agency Name: [Agency Name]
• Licence Number: [Agency Licence Number]
• Address: [Agency Address, Suburb, State, Postcode]
• Email: [Agency Email Address]
• Phone: [Agency Phone Number]

1.3 The Tenant(s)

• Tenant 1 Full Name: [Tenant 1 Full Legal Name] | Phone: [Tenant 1 Phone] | Email: [Tenant 1 Email]
• Tenant 2 Full Name: [Tenant 2 Full Legal Name] | Phone: [Tenant 2 Phone] | Email: [Tenant 2 Email]

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2. PREMISES & TERM

• Address of Premises: [Property Street Address, Suburb, QLD Postcode]
• Included Chattels/Assets: [List any provided whitegoods, furniture, or explicitly state "None"]
• Tenancy Type: Fixed Term / Periodic [Select one]
• Commencement Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
• Ending Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] (Leave blank if periodic)

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3. RENT & BOND

• Rent Amount: $ [Amount] payable every [Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly]
• Payment Method: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the nominated trust account:
  • Bank: [Bank Name]
  • BSB: [BSB Number]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Account Name: [Account Name]
  • Payment Reference: [Tenant Surname / Property Identifier]
• Rental Bond Amount: $ [Bond Amount] (Not to exceed 4 weeks rent unless weekly rent exceeds $700).

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4. OPERATIVE CLAUSES & TERMS

4.1 Payment of Rent

1. The Tenant must pay the rent on or before the due date specified in Item 3.
2. The Lessor/Agent must keep a record of rent paid and provide a receipt or ledger in compliance with the RTRAA.

4.2 Rental Bond

1. The Tenant must pay the Rental Bond to the Lessor/Agent upon execution of this Agreement.
2. The Lessor/Agent must remit the Bond to the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) within the statutory timeframe (10 days under the RTRAA) along with a completed Bond Lodgement form.
3. Bond claims and refunds will be processed strictly in accordance with Part 3 of the RTRAA.

4.3 Outgoings & Utilities

1. The Tenant is responsible for the connection and payment of all utility services supplied to the Premises that are separately metered (e.g., electricity, gas, internet).
2. Pursuant to the RTRAA, the Tenant is only required to pay for water consumption if the Premises are individually metered, water efficient devices are installed, and the property meets specific minimum efficiency standards.

4.4 Maintenance, Repairs, and Alterations

1. The Tenant must maintain the Premises in a clean, tenantable condition, fair wear and tear excepted, and notify the Lessor/Agent of any damage or required maintenance promptly.
2. The Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or structural modifications to the Premises without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
3. The Lessor must maintain the Premises in a fit state for habitation and carry out necessary urgent and non-urgent repairs in compliance with statutory timeframes.

4.5 Entry by Lessor / Agent

1. The Lessor/Agent may only enter the Premises in accordance with the notice periods and statutory grounds prescribed under sections 192–209 of the RTRAA (e.g., routine inspections conducted no more than once every 3 months, emergency access, or carrying out repairs).

4.6 Breach, Termination, and Remedy

1. If either party breaches a term of this Agreement, the aggrieved party may issue a Notice to Remedy Breach providing the statutory remedy period.
2. Termination of this Agreement by either party must be executed strictly in accordance with the mandatory forms and notice periods set out in the RTRAA.

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5. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Residential Tenancy Agreement as of the Effective Date written above.

LESSOR / AGENT EXECUTION

• Name of Signatory: [Authorized Representative Name]
• Title: [Director / Property Manager / Lessor]
• Signature: ___________________________________
• Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

TENANT 1 EXECUTION

• Full Name: [Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]
• Signature: ___________________________________
• Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

TENANT 2 EXECUTION

• Full Name: [Tenant 2 Full Legal Name]
• Signature: ___________________________________
• Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

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6. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Review & Customization: Populate all bracketed fillable fields ([...]) with precise legal data. Ensure the rent amount and bond calculations strictly mirror current Queensland legislative caps.
2. Mandatory Disclosures & Attachments: Prior to signing, attach the RTA Standard Terms (Form 18a), the Property Condition Report (Entry Condition Report), and any relevant body corporate bylaws.
3. Execution & Lodgement: Ensure all parties sign the document physically or via an authenticated digital signature platform. Lodge the collected Rental Bond directly with the RTA via RTA Web Services within 10 days of receipt.
4. Record Retention: Provide a fully executed copy of this Agreement and all statutory disclosures to the Tenant(s) prior to or upon handover of the keys. Retain records in accordance with institutional compliance mandates.