The Talking Tenancies podcast is brought to you by Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) and explores everything you need to know about renting in Queensland. We are a state government statutory authority that helps make renting work for everyone, providing tenancy information and support, bond management, dispute resolution, investigations and prosecutions, and education services.
Episodes
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
When you contact us at the RTA, there is some information you can gather to make sure we can provide the right information for your situation and the support you need. Being prepared before picking up the phone and understanding the RTA’s role and responsibilities can go a long way to help us guide you to a better outcome.
In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we discuss ways you can take action to help us help you with your enquiry with the RTA's Susan Cridland.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Whether students are renting in purpose-built student accommodation, sharing a house with others or going it alone in a unit, it’s important they understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities.
For some students, this may be their first time away from home and renting on their own, or their first time in Australia. Students are encouraged to read their agreement and ask questions to clarify expectations before they sign, and be aware that they should receive a receipt for any money they pay.
In this episode of Talking Tenancies, we discuss tips for students renting in Queensland with RTA's Kate Edmonds.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding, written agreement between a tenant and a managing party. An agreement must be used even if it is between family or friends. RTA's Helen Doogan joins us to talk about the different agreements and their importance.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) applies to renting a place to live in Queensland – including tenancy agreements for caravans, caravan sites, houseboats, rented manufactured homes and moveable dwellings for residential purposes.
In this episode with RTA's Blair Lawson, we talk about the key differences in caravan and moveable dwelling tenancies.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it can be easy to get carried away during the festive season with celebrations and commitments. In this episode, we have some tips and reminders to help tenants plan for a happy, safe secure and enjoyable holiday season.
In this episode with RTA's Ben Gerwald, we talk about how to enjoy this festive season with peace of mind as a tenant in Queensland.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home, and domestic and family violence is never acceptable.
Domestic and family violence (DFV) occurs when one person in an intimate personal, family or informal carer relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person.
Living with DFV can have a devastating impact on a person’s autonomy, independence, wellbeing and safety.
In this episode with RTA's Sam Galer, we'll talk about the updated renting laws that may be able to help someone who is experiencing DFV in a rental property to leave the situation quickly, or feel safer in their home.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
The Residential Tenancies Authority urges Queensland tenants to remain vigilant and be alert when searching for their next rental property.
Common scams can include online classified ads or social media posts from people pretending to be real property managers or owners that mislead tenants into paying deposits or bonds for rental properties that are sometimes fake or unavailable addresses. These unfortunate situations leave prospective tenants in the challenging position of trying to recover their losses which can be a long and drawn out process.
In this episode, RTA’s Marc Fidler takes us through some tips on how to protect yourself from a rental scam.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Queensland experiences some of Australia’s most extreme weather events each year. Bushfire season typically begins in July and ends in October and can extend through to February, but with varying climate conditions, bushfires can occur anytime and anywhere.
In this episode of Talking Tenancies, Andison Lai from the RTA discusses 4 key actions you can take to stay safe this bushfire season.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Queenslanders are no strangers to cyclones and severe storms that can produce hail, flooding rains, lightning, winds greater than 200km/h and storm surge. They are often unpredictable and can potentially cause major damage to property. It’s important to be prepared and aware to ensure your safety through storm season. Our RTA expert for this episode is Marc Fidler from RTA's Customer Experience team.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Queensland is known for its scorching summers and so keeping cool is important when the heat is on. In the latest episode of the Talking Tenancies podcast we discuss maintaining and repairing air conditioners and pools to ensure a comfortable summer for both tenants and managing parties. Our RTA expert for this episode is Stephen Watson from RTA's Customer Experience team.