Queensland minimum housing standards: an owner’s starting checklist

Queensland rental premises must meet minimum housing standards when the tenant moves in and throughout the tenancy. The standards are intended to make rental homes safe, secure and reasonably functional.

What should owners review?

The RTA’s detailed guidance covers weatherproofing and structural soundness, locks and latches, fixtures and fittings, plumbing and drainage, privacy coverings, damp and mould, and pests and vermin. Each property needs an individual inspection rather than a generic tick-box assumption.

When an issue appears

Record the report, assess what is needed and arrange suitable repairs promptly. The RTA states that repairs required to make premises comply with minimum housing standards are classified as emergency repairs during a tenancy. Document access arrangements and completion.

Use the official RTA page and fact sheet for the full requirements and exceptions before making a decision about a specific property.