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.
Renting in the private market
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.
Applying for a property
This fact sheet guides you through the application process to rent a home, and has information on key and holding deposits.
Finding a rental property
This fact sheet explains the many ways to find a rental property, including the internet, newspapers and community noticeboards.
Moving in
This fact sheet explains why rent is payable in advance and the importance of completing and submitting an entry condition report.
Getting documentation
This fact sheet includes a checklist of documents you need to submit with your rental application form.
Rights and responsibilities Rights and responsibilities
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.
Make a good impression
In the competitive rental market, you will benefit from knowing how to make a good impression.
Starting a tenancy
This fact sheet explains the legally binding tenancy agreement and discusses the payment of the rental bond.
Inspecting a property
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.
Tenancy databases Tenancy databases
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 is a Department of Housing and Public Works initiative which helps clients to find and secure a private rental property. RentConnect services are available through the Housing Service Centres at Bundaberg, Buranda, Caboolture, Cairns, Chermside, Fortitude Valley, Ipswich, Mackay, Maroochydore, Robina, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville and Woodridge.
Find out more about RentConnect.
National Rental Affordability Scheme
National Rental Affordability Scheme
A fact sheet outlining tenant eligibility requirements under the scheme is available for further information.
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