Countdown to minimum housing standards

From 1 September 2024, the minimum housing standards will apply for all residential tenancies in Queensland. 

From this date, all rental properties must comply with the minimum housing standard requirements set out in Schedule 5A of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 (Qld).

By now agencies should be well aware of which properties on their rent roll comply with the prescribed minimum housing standards, and which properties may need additional work in order to achieve compliance.

In the circumstances, instructions should be obtained from lessor clients to engage appropriate professionals to take the necessary steps to comply with the prescribed minimum housing standards by the relevant deadlines.

HELPFUL FORMS ADDED TO REALWORKS

To assist property managers, the REIQ has released a suite of forms in Realworks. These include a desktop Property Standard Checklist to assist with identifying where a property may be non-compliant and highlight items that property managers should bring to their client’s attention.

Additionally, the REIQ has updated the Tenancy Laws Toolkit to provide further information and best practice advice to property managers in relation to the minimum housing standards.

MUST-SEE WEBINAR

The Prepare for Minimum Housing Standards is a must-see pre-recorded webinar available for REIQ members that provides property managers with a comprehensive overview of the requirements and the REIQ’s best practice advice for navigating your obligations as a real estate professional.

The webinar features industry experts who address common concerns and questions, dispel myths, provide case studies and look at contentious issues.

Watch the webinar here.

Read more the upcoming minimum housing standards here.

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