Renting in the private market fact sheets
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Private rental fact sheet series
A range of fact sheets are available for people wanting to find a home to rent in the private market. They offer practical information on how to find a suitable property, how to apply for a property and how to start a tenancy.
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Where do you want to live and what factors do you need to consider before renting a home? This fact sheet helps you to understand your housing needs.
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This fact sheet includes a checklist of documents you need to submit with your rental application form.
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This fact sheet explains the many ways to find a rental property, including the internet, newspapers and community noticeboards.
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In the competitive rental market, you will benefit from knowing how to make a good impression.
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Inspecting a rental property before making an application is required by law. This fact sheet outlines what you need to look for during the inspection and the process of completing an inspection form. |
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This fact sheet guides you through the application process to rent a home, and has information on key and holding deposits. |
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This fact sheet explains the legally binding tenancy agreement and discusses the payment of the rental bond.
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This fact sheet explains why rent is payable in advance and the importance of completing and submitting an entry condition report.
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It is vital to understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. This fact sheet provides the contact details of organisations that can help if you have problems during your tenancy.
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How can you find out if you have been placed on a tenancy database and how can you remove your name? This fact sheet will help if you have been ‘blacklisted’ on tenancy databases, and how to resolve any past rental issues. |
RentConnect
RentConnect (60Kb)
The department also offers assistance through RentConnect. This new advisory service is being trialled in Caboolture and Central Queensland from late 2008.
National Rental Affordability Scheme
National Rental Affordability Scheme (37Kb)
A fact sheet outlining tenant eligibility requirements under the scheme is available for further information.
Last updated 26 August 2009
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