Talking Tenancies

Tips for a smoother bond refund for managing parties

For a property manager or owner, taking steps to make sure a bond refund process goes smoothly can help to save time and stress. It can also help to reduce the likelihood of a dispute. 

In this episode, the RTA's Cassie Chow joins us to share tips for a smooth bond refund process from a managing party perspective.

Tips for a smooth bond refund for tenants

Your tenancy has ended, you’ve vacated the property and now it’s time to request your bond refund. How quickly you get through the bond refund process, though, can depend on various factors. In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we are joined by the RTA's Marc Fidler to discuss some great tips for tenants requesting a bond refund.

Goods left behind in a rental property

When goods and documents are left behind in a rental property or room, they must be returned or disposed of according to specific rules. In this episode we are joined by the RTA's Marc Fidler to help us understand what should be done when goods are left behind in a rental property.

Applying for a rental property

So you’ve made the decision to start renting or begin looking for a new rental property. As you search for your new home, you will be required to submit tenancy application forms. With this process, there are some important things to be aware of. In this episode we are joined by the RTA's Cassie Chow to unpack what you need to know about applying for a rental property, including information about searching for a rental property and making a tenancy application.

Tips for renting a property with others

This podcast episode explores the ins and outs of renting with others, including share housing, sub-letting, rooming accommodation, and boarding. Susan Cridland from the RTA shares practical advice on tenancy agreements, changing housemates, avoiding rental scams, and managing shared responsibilities like bills and cleaning. The episode also highlights legal distinctions between different rental arrangements and offers tips for maintaining respectful and harmonious living environments.

Tenancy regulation changes

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 expired on 31 August 2025 and was replaced with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025. In this episode, we are joined by the RTA's Cassie Chow to explore the latest tenancy regulation changes, how the regulation and act work together, and what customers need to know about the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Regulation 2025.

Fixtures and structural changes

New Queensland rental laws took effect on the 1st of May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, it is important you understand what these changes mean for you.  

In this episode, we are joined by Marc Fidler from the RTA, who is going to run us through the 1st of May changes to fixtures and structural changes.

Entry frequency and notice periods

New Queensland rental laws take effect on the 1st of May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, it is important you understand what these changes mean for you.  

In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we are joined by Sam Galer from the RTA, who is going to take us through the 1st of May changes to entry frequency and notice periods.

Breaking a lease

If a tenant or property manager/owner ends a fixed term agreement before the end date they are breaking the agreement – also known as breaking the lease. A tenancy agreement is a legally binding agreement and when broken, may result in the need for compensation. 

In this episode we discuss breaking a lease with the RTA's Marc Fidler.

Overview of 1 May 2025 rental law changes

In the latest episode of Talking Tenancies, the RTA’s Lynn Smith provides an overview of upcoming rental law changes commencing on 1 May 2025. If you are a property manager, owner or tenant, tune in to understand what these changes mean for you.